en تخصصي Special مقالات اصيل Original Article <strong>BACKGROUND</strong><br> Large ear defects (>3 cm) present a significant reconstructive challenge and often require extensive operations, which can lead to donor-site morbidity and contour abnormalities. Through our case series, we propose a limited Tanzer reduction, a novel modification of the well-recognized Tanzer technique, as a potential reconstructive option for traumatic and oncologic upper third ear defects.<br> <strong>METHODS</strong><br> We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent planned ear reconstruction for large ear defects (>3 cm) at a university center by a single surgeon (WPT) over a five-year period. Demographics, complications, and need for revision surgery were recorded. A satisfaction survey was also completed.<br> <strong>RESULTS</strong><br> Five patients met our inclusion criteria as they underwent ear reconstruction with the limited Tanzer reduction. All reconstructions followed oncologic resection for cutaneous malignancy. The mean follow-up was 760.2 days. No complications were encountered, and no revisions were required. All cases had good aesthetic outcomes. The satisfaction survey revealed no self-image distortion or social obstacles following the reconstruction.<br> <strong>CONCLUSION</strong><br> The proposed limited Tanzer reduction technique was shown to be a safe, viable, functionally and aesthetically pleasing option for the reconstruction of large defects of the ear and thus should be part of the armamentarium of the reconstructive surgeon. Auricular Defect, Tanzer, Otoplasty, Auricular flap, Conchal cartilage 179 185 http://wjps.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-542-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Juan M. Colazo juan.m.colazo@vanderbilt.edu 10031947532846008545 10031947532846008545 No Vanderbilt University, Medical Scientist Training Program, Nashville, TN Angel F. Farinas angelfarinas@gmail.com 10031947532846008546 10031947532846008546 No Oklahoma University, Section of Plastic Surgery, Oklahoma City, OK Vanessa Leonhard vleonhard26@midwestern.edu 10031947532846008547 10031947532846008547 No University of Washington, Division of Plastic Surgery, Seattle, WA Al Valmadrid al.c.valmadrid@vanderbilt.edu 10031947532846008548 10031947532846008548 No Vanderbilt University, Medical Scientist Training Program, Nashville, TN Christodoulos Kaoutzanis ckaoutzanis@gmail.com 10031947532846008549 10031947532846008549 No UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aurora, CO Wesley P. Thayer wesley.thayer@vumc.org 10031947532846008550 10031947532846008550 Yes Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Nashville, TN