Reconstructive Options for Auricular Trauma

xloma.fota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Reconstructive Options for Auricular Trauma Via Facial Plastic Surgery Facial Plast Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726465 Given its prominent lateral position, the auricle is a common site of injury after blunt trauma. Auricular injuries can lead to both functional and aesthetic complications. A careful history and examination will help determine the mechanism of injury and identify factors that may influence repair. Auricular reconstruction is highly individualized and depends on the size, location, and nature of injury. Understanding the complex three-dimensional anatomy of the external ear is a necessity for appropriate reconstruction. This article reviews the reconstructive options for simple and complex auricular injuries based on the anatomical site and the intricate three-dimensional structures that form the auricle. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.