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AB - RECONSTRUCTIVE Extended Applications of Vascularized Preauricular and Helical Rim Flaps in Reconstruction of Nasal Defects Yi Xin Zhang, M.D. Background: Composite auricular chondrocutaneous grafting is a well-estab- Jun Yang, M.D. lished technique for reconstructing alar defects. It can provide excellent results Danru Wang, M.D. because it matches nasal tissue well in terms of color, texture, and contour. Yee Sian Ong, M.D. However, the size of composite graft that can be transferred is limited by its lack Keith E. Follmar, M.D. of blood supply. The authors reviewed their experience with the free vascular- Yuguang Zhang, M.D. ized preauricular and helical rim flaps for use in the reconstruction of large, Detlev Erdmann, M.D., Ph.D. full-thickness, nasal subunit defects. Michael R. Zenn, M.D. Methods: The vascularized preauricular and helical rim flap is based on the Yunliang Qian, M.D. superficial temporal vessels. Depending on the nature and size of the nasal L. Scott Levin, M.D. defect, the crus helicis, helical rim, preauricular skin, superficial temporal fascia, and temporal bone can be harvested. In addition, a posterior auricular flap is Shanghai, China; and Durham, N.C. designed to reconstruct the donor site. The authors performed a retrospective review of 63 clinical cases. Results: All 63 
TI - Extended Applications of Vascularized Preauricular and Helical Rim Flaps in Reconstruction of Nasal Defects
JF - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
DO - 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31816a8d83
DA - 2008-05-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wolters-kluwer-health/extended-applications-of-vascularized-preauricular-and-helical-rim-pB8pGeYSes
SP - 1589
EP - 1597
VL - 121
IS - 5
DP - DeepDyve
ER -