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Reconstruction of the Helical Rim with the Rubber Band-Conditioned Postauricular Tubed Flap: A Case Report

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Objective: A case with posttraumatic tissue loss of the auricle is presented, where successful reconstruction with the aid of a tubed flap is achieved by gradual lysis within three stages.

Background: Helical rim losses may be reconstructed with a tubed flap created from postauricular tissue.

Method: The vascularity of the tubed flap was increased with the intermittent application of a rubber band tourniquet.

Conclusion: The use of a tourniquet before completing the third stage of the helical rim reconstruction may enhance the reliability of this procedure.

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    A. Schwabegger, H. Anderl & M. Ninković

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Schwabegger, A., Anderl, H. & Ninković, M. Reconstruction of the Helical Rim with the Rubber Band-Conditioned Postauricular Tubed Flap: A Case Report. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 22, 48–50 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002669900165

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