Reconstruction of traumatic ear defect by retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft.
- Author:
Zhen-Zhong LIU
1
;
Lei LIU
;
Bo PAN
;
Xiao-Bo YU
;
Hai-Yue JIANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Cartilage; transplantation; Child; Ear, External; injuries; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Ribs; transplantation; Surgical Flaps; Tissue Expansion; methods; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2012;28(4):267-269
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft for reconstruction of traumatic ear defect.
METHODSFrom Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2010, 10 cases of traumatic ear defects were treated with retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft. The expanders (volume, 50 ml) were implanted subcutaneously at retro-auricular area on the first stage. Then the expansion began at 1 week after operation until the volume reached 60 ml. On the second stage, the ear defects were reconstructed with the expanded flaps, rib cartilage framework, as well as skin graft.
RESULTSAll the wounds healed primarily without any complication. The patients were followed up for 6 months to 2 years with satisfactory cosmetic results. Good symmetry was achieved.
CONCLUSIONSIt is an effective and reliable method to reconstruct traumatic ear defect by retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft.
