Overview
Describes ear reconstruction techniques developed by the author in the course of 43 years of practice
Offers tailored solutions to specific problems in a range of settings
Includes a wealth of color photos
Provides in-depth discussions about microtia, anotia, the upper pole, auricular lobule and complications during and after ear surgery
Features new chapters on reconstruction of the tragus and external auditory canal, new concepts on the surgical anatomy of the year, traumatic amputation, reduction otoplasty and post-operative care.
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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About this book
- Reconstruction of the tragus and creation of the external auditory canal - key considerations when planning or performing a reconstruction of the ear.
- New concepts on the surgical anatomy of the ear - essential knowledge for plastic surgeons when performing the operation.
- Traumatic amputation of the ear - a common and severe social and organic problem. Discussions are presented that address the cause of the problem, as well as guidelines for surgeons during first aid in order to provide adequate reconstruction.
- Ear reconstruction for reparation of deformities caused by piercing
- Reconstruction of the auricle secondarily to prominent ear surgery
- Reconstruction of the ear after human and animal bite
- Secondary reconstruction of the ear
- Reduction otoplasty - an important procedure whenever the size of the ear negatively impacts the patient’s wellbeing or self-esteem due to imbalanced facial contours. Features important notes on a procedure that leaves inconspicuous scars and creates a normal and natural appearance of the organ’s architecture.
- Post-operative care - special information on how to optimally avoid complications after surgery.
Reconstruction of the ear is required in a variety of patients, especially in those with congenital anomalies and associated deformities or those suffering from accidents and trauma affecting the auricle. In this sense, this surgical approach has the ultimate goal of improving aesthetic and functional aspects of congenital and acquired anomalies of the ear. Throughout the book, the goal is to share the author’s experience, gathered in the course of 43 years dedicated to this challenging field. Descriptions and illustrative photos concerning correction and reconstruction of the auricle caused by prominent ear surgery are presented in detail. The didactic approach, supplemented by color illustrations and surgical photos, helps to demonstrate basic and advanced techniques alike. With forewords by Ivo Pitanguy and Jorge Psillakis.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ear Reconstruction
Authors: Juarez M. Avelar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50394-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-50393-6Published: 14 July 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-84389-6Published: 02 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-50394-3Published: 03 July 2017
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XII, 219
Number of Illustrations: 175 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plastic Surgery