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Surgical Reconstruction of the Congenital Absent Earlobe
Edgar Alan Guillen-Martinez1, Rodrigo Davila-Diaz, Erika Barlandas-Quintana
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, PEMEX South Central High Specialty Hospital, Mexico City, Mexico.
Introduction:
A simple technique for earlobe reconstruction in a single stage, with satisfactory esthetic results and minimal morbidity.
Cases:
Two patients with congenital absent earlobe are presented. In both cases, a bilobed flap comprising skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fat was used to reconstruct the lower border of the earlobe.
Discussion:
Different techniques for earlobe reconstruction are discussed, including flap overlap, the use of skin and cartilage grafts, and double-bilobed flaps.
Conclusion:
The procedure described in this article is based on a modification of Gavello's surgical technique, supplying a simple and effective approach for earlobe reconstruction in a single procedure.
