Auricular reconstruction with Medpor framework and temporal-parietal fascia flap.
- Author:
Songlin YANG
1
;
Xiaohai ZHU
;
Weidong WAN
;
Hongwei TAO
;
Xudong ZHANG
;
Zihao LIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Ear, External; abnormalities; surgery; Fascia Lata; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Polyethylenes; Prostheses and Implants; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Time Factors
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2002;18(5):285-287
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVEIn search of a simpler and safer technique for auricular reconstruction with good appearance.
METHODSMedpor implant was used as auricular framework, and covered by temporal fascia flap and skin graft.
RESULTSEar reconstruction was successfully achieved in 19 cases, the newly formed ears all had good appearance after edema disappeared 1 or 2 months postoperatively.
CONCLUSIONMedpor is a kind of good implant material because it is steady in nature, easy to be sculptured. Temporal fascia flap is rich in blood supply, tough and tensile in biomechanics. So the combination of Medpor implant framework with temporal fascia flap is preferable in auricular reconstruction.
