The Temporoparietal Fascia Flap for Post Burn Auricular Salvage in a 3 Month Old: Case Report and Review of the Literature

The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is an extremely versatile and reliable option in reconstructive surgery, particularly for the head and neck region. It is most often utilized in the pediatric population as a pedicled flap for ear reconstruction in congenital microtia. While its use in adult patients and congenital microtia pediatric patients is well established, there are no current reports in the literature of utilization of a TPFF in patients under the age of 3 years. We present a case of full thickness burns to the ear in a 3 month old in which a pedicled TPFF was utilized to salvage the patient’s native ear cartilage. This case highlights the versatility of the flap and expands the age in which this can be safely and successfully performed.