A NEW POSTERIORLY BASED CHONDROCUTANEOUS FLAP FOR THE REPAIR OF MIDDLE 3RD MARGINAL AURICULAR DEFECTS

A new chrondrocutaneous flap raised from the posterior area was used t o reconstruct composite marginal ear defects of two patients. In this technique, a posterior rectangular advancement flap with a cartilage s trip was advanced into the defectly horizontal. Two weeks later, the p edicle was divided and the flap was tailored. The donor area was cover ed with a skin graft. This flap provides both ideal skin cover and sup port for the cartilaginous framework. It can be transferred without de lay and can be used in immediate or secondary reconstructions. It is r ecommended as an alternative method for the reconstruction of the midd le third marginal auricular defects.