Correction of cryptotia using crescent flap with skin-grafting.
- Author:
Rong-wei WU
1
;
Hai-yue JIANG
1
;
Lin LIN
1
;
Bo PAN
1
;
Qing-hua YANG
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Ear, External; abnormalities; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgical Flaps; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2013;29(5):329-331
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of crescent flap with skin-grafting for the correction of cryptotia.
METHODSBetween the helix and scalp, we designed a crescent flap with the pedicle above the helix. Another affiliated triangular flap was formed below the crescent flap. Skin-grafting was performed after the transposition of two flaps.
RESULTSFrom Jan. 2008 to Mar. 2013, 16 cases with cryptotia (19 ears) were treated by this method. The ears were re-positioned to normal location with auriculocephalic sulcus. No vascular crisis was happened. The patients were followed-up for 3 months to 2 years with satisfactory result and no recurrence.
CONCLUSIONSThis method of crescent flap with skin-grafting is suitable for cryptotia at any grade. It is designed brilliantly with no inconspicuous scar.
