ABSTRACT
Wedge resection of the defect Use of a postauricular flap to cover the defect Removal of the cartilage and skin grafting the
exposed raw surface of the postauricular skin
Healing by secondary intention
G. Avulsions-Full Thickness with Loss of Skin and Cartilage
1. Ear segment not available-one may use open treatment (as in human bites and gross contamination); for smaller defects, wedge excision and primary closure may be used.
