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Scalp Advancement Flap
for Ear Reconstruction
in a Patient who had Resection of a Skin Cancer
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This patient had a squamous
cell carcinoma of the
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1st Stage Surgery
Shown to the right is the
ear defect after surgical resection. |
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1st Stage Surgery:
A
scalp flap is outlined to close the defect. |
1st Stage Surgery
The flap is sewn in place. |
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1st Stage Surgery
One
week post-op the sutures are removed.
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2nd Stage Surgery:
Pre-op second stage at 6 weeks post-op first stage.
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2nd Stage Surgery
Outline of scalp flap to be used for reconstruction.
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2nd Stage Surgery:
Immediate Post-Op Result. The flap was thinned and folded on itself.
The flap was very stiff and did not allow optimal contouring for
reconstruction.
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2nd Stage Surgery
Immediate Post-Op Result.
A large scalp rotation advancement flap
was used to close the secondary defect. |
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2nd Stage Surgery: Post op 8 days
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Post-Op 2.5 Months |
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