Iatrogenic Conchal Defect Secondary to Auricular Cartilage Graft

Conclusion: A functional and aesthetic reconstruction of a full-thickness iatrogenic conchal defect was achieved with excellent results using a local posterior flap, and 2 anteriorly based bookend flaps for closure. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this report is the first to describe a single-stage reconstruction of an iatrogenic defect in the concha as a complication of conchal cartilage harvesting.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research