TRANSPOSITION OF THE SUPERIOR PEDICLE RETROAURICULAR MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE UPPER THIRD OF THE EAR. A CASE REPORT.
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Melanoma, Ear Neoplasms, Myocutaneous FlapAbstract
Introduction: the retroauricular flap for ear reconstruction through an opening in the cartilage is already well-known in surgical practice. Objective: to report a case of reconstruction of a transfixing and extensive defect of the upper third of the ear. Method: the patient underwent extensive resection of melanoma in situ of the upper third of the right ear with reconstruction through the transposition of a superior pedicle retroauricular myocutaneous flap. Results: the patient had a good evolution without any postoperative complications. Conclusion: the superior pedicle retroauricular flap is a good indication for covering extensive and transfixing defects in the upper third of the ear.
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