A Biographical Journey Through the History of Ear Reconstruction

This historical literature review of ear reconstruction differs from much of the published literature in that it focuses on the biographies of the innovators and evangelists of ear reconstruction rather than specific techniques. A biographical account of ear reconstruction demonstrates the importance of surgeons as artists, scientists, technicians, politicians, and most importantly carers of this special and fascinating group of patients who benefit from this technically challenging form of reconstruction. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Mark S. Lloyd, MPhil, FRCS(Plast), Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, West Midlands, United Kingdom; E-mail: mark.lloyd73@btinternet.com Received 12 June, 2018 Accepted 6 October, 2018 The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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