Anterior and Posteior Based Conchal Flaps in Extensive Acquired Auditory Canal Atresia: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Acquired post traumatic external meatal atresia is rare and often associated with recurrence if not properly managed. There is need to increase further success rate and minimize this morbidity with surgical techniques that proves worthwhile.

The aim of this paper is to detail the step-by-step management that resulted in a satisfactory outcome while   highlighting the challenges encountered.

This is a case report of an acquired post traumatic left External auditory canal atresia in an adult Nigerian female that was poorly managed from the peripheral hospital where she was first attended to resulting in the acquired external atresia because of poor suturing of her lacerated left external canal.

Treatment of acquired atresia remains a challenge. Using appropriate surgical technique, skin-grafting and meticulous wound/post op site care is promising in this index case.