Surgical treatment of acquired ear defect.
- Author:
Hai-Yue JIANG
1
;
Hong-Xing ZHUANG
;
Qing-Hua YANG
;
Bo PAN
;
Yan-Yong ZHAO
;
Dong-Jun GUO
;
Zhen CAI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Ear Auricle; abnormalities; Ear Deformities, Acquired; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Tissue Expansion; methods; Tissue Expansion Devices
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2007;23(2):106-108
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore surgical procedure for the treatment of acquired ear defect.
METHODSThe ear reconstruction was carried out by using soft tissue skin expander and autogenous rib cartilage framework, Medpor framework, auricular prosthesis, and so on.
RESULTSThe long-term follow-ups showed that the flap of reconstructed ear was ruddy, soft, with normal sensory function. The cartilage framework had no degeneration, absorption and deformation. The Medpor framework had no deformation. The contour of auricular prosthesis was vivid and the implant system was stable. In addition, the reconstructed ears were coincidence with the normal side on location, form and dimension.
CONCLUSIONSIt may be a major method for traumatic ear reconstruction that the soft tissue skin expander with autogenous rib cartilage framework could be applied at present time. In some special circumstances, the soft tissue skin expander with Medpor framework and auricular prosthesis may be other helpful choices.
