Neoplasms involving the external ear are difficult to eradicate and develop metastases more often than tumors in other areas of the skin. External ear represents a difficult reconstructive challenge and various surgical techniques have been described for this achievement. Anyway, many of these are inappropriate in elderly subjects mostly affected by skin tumours. We carried out a retrospective study of the patient who underwent ear reconstruction after cancer excision analyzing the data concerning the type of cancer, the surgical procedures and the follow up. We conclude that all major defects involving one-quarter or more of the auricle can be repaired with a combination of skin flaps and a chondrocutaneous flap from the affected auricle. Sentinel node biopsy may be a useful tool in diagnosing early lymphatic spread
Ricostruzione del padiglione auricolare dopo escissione chirurgica per lesioni neoplastiche: nostra esperienza.
MAZZOCCHI, Marco;
2006
Abstract
Neoplasms involving the external ear are difficult to eradicate and develop metastases more often than tumors in other areas of the skin. External ear represents a difficult reconstructive challenge and various surgical techniques have been described for this achievement. Anyway, many of these are inappropriate in elderly subjects mostly affected by skin tumours. We carried out a retrospective study of the patient who underwent ear reconstruction after cancer excision analyzing the data concerning the type of cancer, the surgical procedures and the follow up. We conclude that all major defects involving one-quarter or more of the auricle can be repaired with a combination of skin flaps and a chondrocutaneous flap from the affected auricle. Sentinel node biopsy may be a useful tool in diagnosing early lymphatic spreadI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
