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Published in: BMC Surgery 1/2022

Open Access 01-12-2022 | Research

Freestyle perforator flap in earlobe reconstruction

Authors: Mohamed Saad Sadaka, Sherif Abou Bakr Hantash

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2022

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Abstract

Background

In earlobe reconstruction, it is a challenging task to find a simple one-stage technique that is applicable to the variable configurations of defects and that results in a longstanding naturally appearing earlobe.

Methods

In this article, we present a perforator-based flap design for earlobe reconstruction with preoperative perforator detection by pencil doppler to ensure the maximum vascularity of the used flap. Thirty cases of earlobe reconstruction were performed in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Tanta University in the period from July 2015 to July 2019 using the technique described in this article.

Results

None of our cases developed necrosis of the flaps. The mean result for the aesthetic evaluation of our cases was 4.7 and the mean patient satisfaction was 4.8 where the maximum score was 5.

Conclusion

freestyle perforator flap with preoperative doppler perforator detection is a safe and reliable method of earlobe reconstruction.
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Metadata
Title
Freestyle perforator flap in earlobe reconstruction
Authors
Mohamed Saad Sadaka
Sherif Abou Bakr Hantash
Publication date
01-12-2022
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2022
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01846-y

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