retroauricular

Examples

• All

• Other sites that are often involved are the flexor surfaces of the extremities and the retroauricular areas.

  Academic text (2001)

• Infections can occur in the retroauricular area, leading to swelling and pain behind the ear.

• A right retroauricular approach was carried out through an 8 cm incision through the skin and subcutaneous tissue, following the retroauricular sulcus.

  Academic text (1995)

• A right retroauricular approach was carried out through an 8 cm incision through the skin and subcutaneous tissue, following the retroauricular sulcus.

  Academic text (1995)

• At the second stage, the ear is projected with a second costal cartilage block, and the retroauricular sulcus is created and covered with a fascial flap and skin graft.

  Academic text (2014)

• The retroauricular skin is advanced anteriorly, and a split-thickness skin graft is harvested from the parietal-occipital scalp to cover the exposed flap (Figure 1).

  Academic text (2014)

• The surgeon made an incision in the retroauricular region to remove the cyst.

• The dermatologist examined the retroauricular skin for any signs of irritation or infection.

Synonyms

P

postauricular

vsretroauricular

• Specialized

9.7

Located behind the outer part of the ear

refers to being behind the ear in a more general way

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology