Application of stereoscopic unequal S-plasty for reconstuction of the congenital hypoplastic ear lobe cleft associated with soft tissue deficiency
10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20220913-00559
- VernacularTitle:立体不对等S成形术在耳垂缺失的先天性耳垂裂重建中的应用
- Author:
Xiaofeng LIU
1
;
Mengtong GONG
;
Lina ZHAO
;
Songmei XIE
;
Tongkui ZHOU
Author Information
1. 徐州市中心医院 东南大学医学院附属徐州医院整形美容科，徐州 221009
- Keywords:
Deformity of ear lobe;
Otologic surgical procedures;
Surgical flaps
- From:
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2023;58(10):1005-1008
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the ideal way of using the stereoscopic unequal S-plasty in reconstruction of the congenital hypoplastic ear lobe cleft with soft tissue deficiency.Methods:Data of 10 patients with the congenital hypoplastic ear lobe cleft associated with soft tissue deficiency who were treated using the stereoscopic unequal S-plasty in the plastic cosmetic surgery of Xuzhou Central Hospital from Aug 2018 to Aug 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Six patients were male, 4 were female. Their ages ranged from 6 years to 19 years old, with a mean age of 13 years. Lobe deficiency size ranged from 0.8 cm×0.5 cm to 1.2 cm×1.0 cm.Results:The post-operation flaps had no venous congestion, infection or necrosises. During 3 to 12 months of follow-up, the technique made the shape of the ear lobe smoother. The incisions left inconspicuous scars. The result was satisfactory in terms of matching the contralateral normal ear lobe in shape and symmetry. Doctors and patients were satisfied with the results.Conclusions:The stereoscopic unequal S-plasty is an effective way to correct the the severe congenital ear lobe deformity. The good result,simple manipulation and short operation time are the advantages of this method.
