[Lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap for the repair of neoplastic loss of substance of the ear].

Large defects created by oncological resections of the auricular area require to fill and cover the gap to achieve their reconstruction. The lower trapezius myocutaneous island flap meets these two principles more easily and more reliably than previous loco-regional skin flaps. About two patients, who undergone resection of spread carcinoma of the external ear, the authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this flap, that appears seldom utilised; they point out some practical problems encountered when raising the flap.