External ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap and Medpor framework.
- Author:
Chun-qiong SONG
1
;
Hong-xing ZHUANG
;
Shu-jie WANG
;
Xiao-gen HU
;
Le-ren HE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Burns; complications; surgery; Cicatrix; etiology; surgery; Ear, External; injuries; surgery; Fascia; transplantation; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Polyethylenes; Prosthesis Implantation; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Reoperation; Stents; Surgical Flaps
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2006;22(6):427-429
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the possibility of external ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap and Medpor framework in burn cases.
METHODSExternal ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap in combination with Medpor framework was performed in 17 cases whose ear had burn injury.
RESULTSOf the 17 cases, 15 cases achieved success; 2 cases experienced partial exposure of the framework due to inadequate wrapping of the subcutaneous fascia flap and later injury. The longest follow-up was three years, and the final result was satisfactory.
CONCLUSIONSExternal ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap in combination with Medpor framework is a reliable method for adult (over 25 years) who has ear defect from burn injury.
