Improved selection and management of the auricular composite graft donor site  A.Howard S. Peach, Jonathan R. Stretch  British Journal of Plastic Surgery  Volume 57, Issue 8, Pages 797-799 (December 2004) DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2004.06.013

Figure 1 The commonly used donor sites for a composite graft (▨) require repairs which frequently result in reduction of the helical dimensions and/or anteversion of the ear. The medial helical root donor site provides unequivalent composite graft and repair of the donor site with V–Y flap ensures improved donor site/auricular aesthetics. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004 57, 797-799DOI: (10.1016/j.bjps.2004.06.013)

Figure 2 (A) V–Y flap marked adjacent to the proposed donor defect. (B) Flap raised on subcutaneous pedicle. (C) Flap inset. Note extent of advancement. (D) Six months post-op. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004 57, 797-799DOI: (10.1016/j.bjps.2004.06.013)