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 over the past 40 years in order to improve surgical results and also presents important new concepts. The proposed techniques offer tailored solutions to specific problems and are applicable in settings including severe microtia, moderate microtia, anotia, traumatic amputation, and unsatisfactory prominent ear surgery. Complications during and after ear reconstruction are also discussed, with guidance on their treatment. Throughout the book, the aim of the author is to share the fruits of his extensive experience with fellow surgeons in an informative and practically oriented way. The clearly written text is complemented by numerous helpful color photographs. With forewords by Ivo Pitanguy and Jorge Psillakis.

Juarez M. Avelar, MD, is Voluntary Assistant Professor at the Plastic Surgery Unit, Marília Medical School, São Paulo State, Brazil. He has also been Post-graduation Professor of Plastic Surgery at The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery since 1997 and Invited Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Medical School of the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil. Dr. Avelar has twice been President of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, twice President of The Alumni Association of Prof. Ivo Pitanguy and once President of the Prof. Illouz Association. He has been a member of the Board of The Brazilian Medical Association for three periods and is a Founder Member and current President of The Brazilian Association of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells. Dr. Avelar has been an active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery over several decades.