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Changes to the normal convex curvature of the helical rim are more noticeable than changes to the shapes of the central helix. Defects which result in loss of soft tissue volume along the rim can result in a “cookie bite” deformity. Defects less than 1.5 cm may be addressed with a wedge resection and closure; however, the larger the defect, the more likely this can result in a short ear or cupped ear deformity. An interpolation of posterior skin can provide the volume needed to restore normal contour.
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Boyette, J.R. (2023). Reconstruction of a Central Helical Rim Defect with a Postauricular Interpolation Flap. In: Stack Jr., B.C., Moreno, M.A., Boyette, J.R., Vural, E.A. (eds) Matrix Head and Neck Reconstruction. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24981-5_28
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