{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A Novel Technique for Reconstruction of a Congenitally Absent Earlobe.
{Author}: Saadi RA;Ziai K;Lighthall JG;
{Journal}: Ear Nose Throat J
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Nov 2020 6
{Factor}: 1.677
{DOI}: 10.1177/0145561320971930
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Congenital anomalies of the external ear may present a reconstructive challenge, particularly when normal chondrocutaneous components of the auricle fail to develop. Our goal was to develop a novel technique for lobule reconstruction of a congenitally absent earlobe with photographic documentation of the technique.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Informed consent for perioperative photography and publication of case details was obtained. A postauricular, turnover flap with ipsilateral conchal cartilage grafting was performed to reconstruct the lobule, and a superiorly based, postauricular, rotation advancement flap was used to close the donor site defect.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Perioperative photographs are included demonstrating technique and cosmetic results.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Malformations rarely involve the lobule or lower third of the ear primarily. Literature regarding lobule reconstruction for congenital malformations is scarce. We present a novel technique for lobule reconstruction of a congenitally absent earlobe performed in a single stage that avoids a visible neck scar and allows for simultaneous conchal cartilage harvest. The technique demonstrated satisfactory cosmesis regarding contour and overall appearance and these results remained stable at 1-year follow up.