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  • Malignant tumors in the external auditory canal are uncommon and often need surgery like lateral temporal bone resection (LTBR) for localized treatment.
  • A new method, called the lipofilling fascia flap technique, is introduced to reconstruct the external auditory canal after LTBR or modified LTBR, which uses fat grafting to improve volume and results.
  • The study reports two cases where this technique was successfully applied, with few complications observed.

Article Abstract

Malignant tumors of the external auditory canal are rare and require surgical interventions such as lateral temporal bone resection (LTBR) for localized cases. This study introduces a novel approach, the lipofilling fascia flap technique, for external auditory canal reconstruction following LTBR or modified LTBR. The technique involves augmenting the temporal fascia flap with autologous fat grafting, aiming to enhance volume and improve outcomes. Two cases are presented, demonstrating successful reconstruction with minimal complications.

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