Ear Reconstruction [electronic resource] / by Juarez Avelar.

Surgical Anatomy of the Ear and Neighboring Regions -- Classification of Anomalies and Associated Deformities. – Surgical Principles and Planning for Ear Reconstruction -- Modeling of the new Auricular Framework.-Tempero-Parietal Fascial Flaps - Their Use to Improve Ear Reconstruction.- Microtia -- Moderate Microtia -- Anotia.- Upper Pole.- Auricular Lobule -- Acquired Deformities of the Auricle -- Complications During and After Ear Reconstruction -- Craniofacial Anomalies Associated with Microtia - Importance of its Reparation, before, during and after Ear Reconstruction.

Ear reconstruction is required in a variety of patients, including especially those with congenital anomalies and associated deformities. In this book, a renowned practitioner in ear reconstruction explains the approaches that he has personally developed over the past 40 years in order to improve surgical results and also presents important new concepts. The proposed techniques offer tailored solutions to specific problems and are applicable in settings including severe microtia, moderate microtia, anotia, traumatic amputation, and unsatisfactory prominent ear surgery. Complications during and after ear reconstruction are also discussed, with guidance on their treatment. Throughout the book, the aim of the author is to share the fruits of his extensive experience with fellow surgeons in an informative and practically oriented way. The clearly written text is complemented by numerous helpful color photographs.