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 |
Keywords
- Chondrocutaneous advancement flap
- Ear defect
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology