Facial Cartilaginous Reconstruction—A Historical Perspective, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions

Importance: Reconstruction of facial deformity poses a significant surgical challenge due to the psychological, functional, and aesthetic importance of this anatomical area. There is a need to provide not only an excellent colour and contour match for skin defects, but also a durable cartilaginous s...

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Main Authors: Zita M. Jessop, Adam Hague, Thomas D. Dobbs, Kenneth J. Stewart, Iain S. Whitaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2021.680186/full