B a c k g ro u n d. Reconstruction of the posterior auricular
surface and of the mastoid has never been given much attention
and there are no techniques described.
The authors describe two techniques for reconstruction
of these areas after cancer excision with local flaps.
M e t h o d s . 13 patients have been treated after cancer
resection with an advancement flap from the posterior auricular
surface and a bilobed flap from the mastoid.
R e s u l t s. All flaps healed uneventfully with a satisfactory
aesthetic outcome. No relevant complications have been
o b s e r v e d .
C o n c l u s i o n s. Reconstruction of the posterior auricular
surface and of the mastoid with the techniques described
allows satisfactory defect closure even in complex situations
such as cartilage or bone exposure
