Abstract
About three percent of all skin cancers occur on the helix of the ear. Excision of the cancer results in a defect of the helical rim. Primary closure and wedge excision may produce cupping and helical notching deformities, except in small defects. In 1967, Antia and Buch described a chondrocutaneous advancement flap for marginal defects of the ear. This technique provides a reliable single-stage procedure an excellent cosmetic result. We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma on the helical rim, of which the surgical defect was repaired with a chondrocutaneous advancement flap.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1148-1150 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 Aug 1 |
Keywords
- Chondrocutaneous advancement flap
- Ear defect
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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Cho, H. M., Woo, S. H., Kye, Y. C., Kim, S. N., & Yu, D. S. (2005). Reconstruction of a helical rim defect following excision of squamous cell carcinoma in the ear by chondrocutaneous advancement flap. Korean Journal of Dermatology, 43(8), 1148-1150.