EAR DEFECT RECONSTRUCTION WITH THE REVOLVING DOOR FLAP: A MODERN LOOK AT AN OLD CLASSIC
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revolving door flap, postauricular, tissue reconstruction, flap harvest
Abstract
Despite being extensively elucidated in the literature, the employment of the revolving door flap is not prevalent within the broader scope of general plastic surgery. This flap method has primarily found application in addressing anterior auricular and conchal defects, lauded for its distinctive design and the intricacies of its harvest approach. Nonetheless, its limited application for highly specific cases and the intricacy of its harvest technique, which might be challenging to apprehend, contribute to its relatively low popularity within the realm of reconstructive procedures. In this research an attempt has been made to assess and comprehend progression associated with RD flap by evaluating studies performed and procedures optimized previously. The study aims to underscore the flap's effectiveness and refined nature in addressing ear defects, reiterating its value in the field of reconstruction.
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Purushottam Kumar
Senior Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Patna Medical College Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Sadaf Siddique
Senior Resident, Department of Surgery, Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Meraj Ahmed
Senior Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Patna Medical College Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Vidyapati Choudhary
Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Patna Medical College Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India