Pinna Injuries: Our Experience

Abstract

Introduction: Trauma to the external ear is common, as different kinds of injuries can affect different parts

Outcome of Reconstructive Surgery of the Auricular Defects Among Sudanese Population (January 2021 to January 2022)

“…In this study majority of patients 34 (42.5%) within age group of 16-25 years and 27 (33.8%) within age group 26-35 years, and this group is considered active population. Similar to Dr Shameem Ahamed, who described a total of 45 cases with ear defects, with bulk of cases within 20-50 years [6]. In comparison to Ravikumar Gopalakrishnan, who studied 24 cases of acquired partial auricular defect and most of the cases were 31-40 years, this study showed slight shift of age group to younger population [7].…”

“…Deformity with preserved auricular subunits can be closed primary with respect of auricular curvature, however lost unit need to be replaced by local flap. Vascularity of post auricular tissue enhances flap viability and makes it the best donor site if not scared [6,13]. In this study 32 (40%) patients underwent primary repair, 13 (16.3%) local regional flap and 29 (36.3%) intralesional excision for keloid.…”