One Stage Reconstruction of the Post-Human Bite Lost Helical Rim

Human bites of the ear accounting for 67% of that involving the head and neck. The extent of injury is often underestimated, and the wound is undertreated. The primary treatment goals are infection prevention, minimize possible soft tissue deformity, prevent serious wound complications and finally, reaching healing with good cosmesis. In contrast to congenital ear deformities, little effort has been given to formulate an algorithm for analysis and treatment of acquired partial auricular defects. The complexity of these defects may be challenging for the reconstructive surgeon. The reconstructive surgeon must adequately assess the defect, catalog the missing components, and delineate the tissues available for reconstruction. Numerous techniques have been described as a result of the inadequacy of any single technique to meet such a challenge. The reconstruction of the partial helical defects must contain both structural (skeletal) support and soft-tissue coverage.