Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;10(4):351-354
Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common neoplasia in humans, and basal cell carcinomas (BCC) account for approximately 80% of cases. Cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) is the main risk factor associated to BCC, with a higher incidence in photoexposed areas, including the auricular region. The auricular region is a noble cosmetic unit, with anatomical peculiarities that lead surgeries to require the excision of a large amount of tissue, presenting a challenge for the dermatological surgeon. The authors present a case of helix reconstruction with a triple transposition flap.
Keywords: Carcinoma, basal cell; Dermatologic surgical procedures; Dermatology; Ear neoplasms; Ear, external
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