Reconstruction of adult auricular defect with thin titanium mesh and prelaminated free radial forearm flap

Abstract

We used a thin titanium mesh combined with a prelaminated free radial forearm flap to construct a framework to reconstruct a traumatic defect in an adult ear. The prelaminated forearm flap covered both the anterior and posterior aspects of the titanium framework. A raised ear could therefore be created.

• Adult auricular defect
• pre-laminated free radial forearm flap
• titanium mesh