Ear Reconstruction
Ear reconstruction is required in a variety of patients, including especially those with congenital anomalies and associated deformities. In this book, a renowned practitioner in ear reconstruction explains the approaches that he has personally developed
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Ear Reconstruction
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Ear Reconstruction
Juarez M. Avelar
Ear Reconstruction
With Contributions by Marcelo Paulo Vaccari Mazzetti, Helio de Rezende Paolielo Jr., André Luiz Miranda Barbosa, and Thiago M. Avelar
Juarez M. Avelar Brazilian Ear Institute São Paulo Brazil
ISBN 978-3-642-35682-7 ISBN 978-3-642-35683-4 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-35683-4 Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London
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Foreword I
Nature defies the plastic surgeon whenever we attempt to recreate the ear. The subtle architecture of the cartilaginous structure, covered with a delicate skin and harmoniously balanced with facial features, cannot be easily imitated. The diversity of congenital deformities and traumatic lesions of the ear have interested me throughout my career, and have been the subject of past publications. We invariably encounter obstacles such as scar tissue, poor skin cover, a remnant of cartilage and a demanding patient. All of these factors point toward a less than favorable result, whether we are faced with a defect from birth or trauma. Nevertheless, once in a while a brave soldier will step up to this challenge. Juarez A
