%0 Journal Article
%T The Preauricular Sinus: A Novel Approach for Complete Bilateral Excision via a Modified Face-Lift Incision
%A Florian M. Lampert
%A Georgios Koulaxouzidis
%A G. Bj£¿rn Stark
%J Modern Plastic Surgery
%P 76-79
%@ 2164-5280
%D 2013
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/mps.2013.32015
%X <p class=\"MsoNormal\">
	<b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Objectives/Hypothesis:</span></b><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> To present a novel
technique based on the combination of aesthetic and reconstructive techniques
for the radical and safe excision of preauricular sinus along with minimal
cosmetic impairing. <b>Study Design:</b> Case report, description of surgical method and brief overview of the
literature. <b>Methods:</b> In a patient
with bilateral preauricular sinus, we used a modified face-lift incision and
SMAS-fixation instead of solely excising the sinus with skin ellipse. <b>Results:</b> Total removal of the bilateral
fistulous systems could be achieved, along with a very aesthetically pleasing
result. <b>Conclusions:</b> The surgical
approach shown here allows a radical excision with only minimal aesthetic
impairment using a shortened facelift-incision and SMAS-fixation</span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">.</span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p></o:p></span> 
</p>
%K Preauricular Cyst
%K Preauricular Sinus
%K Face Lift Incision
%K SMAS Fixation
%K Aesthetic Reconstructive Surgery
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=29718