Editorial Footnote
Abstract
Abstract The purpose of Levin and colleagues' investigation was to study those areas of the ear that should be repaired and those that can heal by secondary intention, as well as to study the best management of exposed cartilage. The authors correctly conclude that the location of the wound is the most important factor in predicting the cosmetic result. I agree with their conclusion that helical rim defects often result in notching; therefore, I routinely reconstruct helical rim defects...