Auricular Split Thickness Skin Graft for Ear Canal Coverage

摘要

Split thickness skin graft (STSG) continues to be the preferred means of external auditory canal (EAC) reconstruction. We thus sought to describe our experience using skin from the posterior aspect of the auricle (SPAA) as a donor site in EAC reconstruction. Grafts were on average 5x10mm in size and obtained after tumescence injection using a #10 blade. A total of 39 patients who underwent 42 procedures were retrospectively reviewed. Of the 38 patients with both 3 and 6 month follow-ups, no post-operative stenosis or bony exposure occurred at that time point. STSG from the SPAA can be a good option in EAC reconstruction. Total EAC/TM coverage can be obtained using STSG from the SPAA.