The external ear presents unique challenges in dermatosurgery due to its complex three-dimensional anatomy, aesthetic significance, and status as a high-risk "H-zone" for sun-induced malignancies. We present a guide for managing auricular lesions, encompassing essential anatomy, pathology, and reconstructive strategies....
No actionable change for audiologists; this is a dermatological surgery review focused on external ear anatomy and surgical technique, outside routine audiology scope of practice.
Awareness of dermatosurgical considerations for the external ear may be marginally relevant to audiologists who observe skin changes during otoscopy and refer patients appropriately.
- 01Reviews surgical techniques specific to the complex 3D anatomy of the external ear.
- 02Addresses aesthetic and reconstructive considerations in ear dermatosurgery.
- 03Highlights the external ear as a high-risk tissue area requiring specialized surgical approaches.
- 04Content is primarily aimed at dermatologists and plastic surgeons, not audiologists.
- 05Relevant to audiology only in the context of recognizing external ear pathology for referral.
The external ear's complex 3D anatomy and tissue characteristics require specialized dermatosurgical approaches distinct from other body regions.
opinionpartially supported- PMID
- 42248484
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2026.05.016.
- Journal
- Clinics in Dermatology
- Publication type
- review
- Evidence level
- 5
- Population
- Patients undergoing dermatosurgical procedures on the external ear
- Intervention
- Dermatosurgical techniques for the external ear
Primary outcomes
Surgical technique outcomes for external ear procedures; Aesthetic and reconstructive results