Two step reconstruction of traumatic ear skin avulsion using Integra graft - 17/09/18
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Treatment of traumatic ear injuries have always been a challenge. Preservation of the auricular cartilage is key for reconstruction. Many techniques have been reported for the management of exposed ear perichondrium. We present patient who sustained right ear soft tissue avulsion. Initial examination the patient revealed skin avulsion with exposed cartilage from the concha, scapha and antihelix on the right ear. The treatment sequence included debridement and application of Integra graft. This was followed by dressing changes every three days and three weeks. Once adequate vascularization was noted a split thickness skin graft was used for final reconstruction. Integra has been widely used for the management of burns as well as exposed bone and cartilage. However, its use in traumatic ear injuries has not been reported. This technique allowed for the reconstruction of a large skin avulsion from the right ear with minimal donor site morbidity and avoidance of local rotational flaps that could hinder later reconstructions if needed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Ear, Integra, Skin substitute, Ear trauma, Tissue engineering
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Vol 119 - N° 4
P. 294-296 - septembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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