Congenital Alar Defect, Reconstruction with Auricular Composite Graft

• Main Author: B Arvind Sangavi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2012-04-01
• Series: Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
• Subjects: Alar reconstruction; composite graft; auricular graft; congenital alar defect.
• Online Access: http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_vol05-2-apr-jun-2012/AJMS%20V5.N2.2012%20P%20205-208.pdf

Objective: A case report of reconstruction of isolated congenital alar defect in a girl aged 16 years using auricular graft in a single staged procedure is described. Background: Numerous operative techniques have been described to address the alar defect reconstruction. Composite auricular chondrocutaneous grafting is a well-established technique for reconstructing alar defects. It can provide excellent results because it matches nasal tissue well in terms of colour, texture, and contour. However, the size of composite graft that can be transferred is limited by its lack of blood supply. Result: Result after follow up of 3 months is Graft has taken up with correction of the defect & nasal contour is good. The donor site (auricle) healed without any obvious deformity. Conclusion: Composite auricular graft gives an excellent nasal contour correction & it is a single stage procedure/ operation