Pinnectomy
Abstract
Pinnectomy is often performed to remove neoplastic lesions, with the most common being squamous cell carcinoma. Partial pinnectomy can be performed with scissors, CO 2 laser, electrocautery, or a scalpel blade. The skin edges can be sutured together or allowed to heal by second intention. Total pinnectomy requires ligation or cautery of auricular vessels. The skin on the caudomedial, convex surface is freely movable and can be easily advanced over the cartilage and sutured to the skin on the opposite, concave surface. The vertical ear canal opening must be maintained during tissue closure.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Oncology Research
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Wiley eBooks
- Pages
- 443–449
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter