| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8700150 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Avulsive injuries to the ear are extremely challenging to treat. The literature documents numerous ways to manage such injuries. This report describes a case of total auricular cartilaginous avulsion that occurred during a motor vehicle accident. The avulsed segment had an ischemia time longer than 8Â hours by the time of presentation at the authors' tertiary care facility. The avulsed segment was de-epithelialized and embedded into the volar forearm. After a healing period of 6Â months, a radial forearm free flap was harvested and the ear was reconstructed. After ensuring good flap uptake and adequate primary healing, the flap was debulked and reshaped at 4Â months after inset.
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Authors
Uzair BDS, Zahid BDS, Zahid MBBS, Kaleem BDS,