Introduction

Traumatic auricular reconstruction is a challenge for the plastic surgeon. The purpose of this reconstruction is to reproduce and recreate the shape and topography of the auricular region, diminishing the typical stigmas of a reconstruction.

Clinical case

The case of a 5-year-old male patient with right bite of a dog in a right ear presenting a short-contusional lesion in the auricular hall with loss of cutaneous cover, partial loss of atrial cartilage and cartilage exposure At the level of helix and retroauricular portion. Auricular reconstruction is performed by atrial repair and retroauricular flap. In a second surgical time, a section of the base of the flap is performed, achieving a suitable atrial contour and definitive skin coverage.

Conclusions

Auricular injuries, due to their anatomical situation, are frequent in the professional practice of a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. There are multiple surgical techniques for the reconstruction of atrial defects, however, the retroauricular flap offers a simple and versatile technique.

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