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Reconstruction of the ear after tumor excision
1Arizona Health Science Center, Tucson.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Surgical removal of external ear tumors often results in defects. These defects can be effectively repaired using simple outpatient procedures with local anesthesia and tissue rearrangement for good outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- External ear tumors are common and frequently require surgical excision.
- Surgical defects of the ear can present reconstructive challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review basic reconstructive techniques for external ear defects after tumor excision.
- To highlight the efficacy of local tissue rearrangement in auricular reconstruction.
Main Methods:
- Review of common surgical defects following external ear tumor removal.
- Description of basic reconstructive techniques applicable under local anesthesia.
- Emphasis on local and adjacent tissue redistribution for closure.
Main Results:
- Surgical excision of external ear tumors frequently leads to defects.
- Basic reconstructive techniques under local anesthesia are effective for many defects.
- Satisfactory reconstruction is often achieved through local tissue rearrangement.
Conclusions:
- Many defects resulting from external ear tumor excision can be managed with simple, outpatient procedures.
- Local tissue rearrangement is a reliable method for reconstructing defects of the external ear.
- These techniques offer satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes.