A Step-by-Step Surgical Technique to the Posterior Auricular "Revolving Door" Flap for Conchal Tumor Excision: A Guide for the Surgical and Dermatological Trainee.
Milton Louca, Stanley Wilfred Grech, Nirmal Dayaratna, Joseph R Dusseldorp
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Abstract
Skin cancer is the most common malignancy worldwide and the auricle is particularly vulnerable to the effects of cumulative sun exposure. Reconstruction of auricular defects after skin cancer excision remains a vexing surgical challenge owing to the complex three-dimensional- anatomy of the external ear, particularly in the conchal bowl. The postauricular island "revolving door" flap is a reliable single-stage method for reconstructing anterior auricular and conchal defects. While the revolving door flap is well known in the literature, a clear description of how to use the flap to reconstruct an anterior auricular conchal bowl defect is lacking. Herein, we present a step-by-step description of the surgical technique, using surgical photos of a patient who presented with basal cell carcinoma on their anterior auricular concha.
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The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery serves as a forum of communication for all those involved in craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. Coverage ranges from practical aspects of craniofacial surgery to the basic science that underlies surgical practice. The journal publishes original articles, scientific reviews, editorials and invited commentary, abstracts and selected articles from international journals, and occasional international bibliographies in craniofacial surgery.