Application of double pedicle sliding skin flap in cryptotia correction.

Author: Liu YUANYUAN ; Lu XIAOSHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Ear Auricle; abnormalities; surgery; Ear Cartilage; abnormalities; surgery; Follow-Up Studies; Graft Survival; Humans; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps; transplantation; Time Factors; Wound Healing
From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2015;31(5):332-334
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explor the curative effect of double pedicle sliding skin flap for correction of cryptotia.
METHODSFrom January 2011 to October 2014, 7 cases with cryptotia (12 ears) were treated. We designed a double pedicle sliding skin flap above the helix. The flap was slided downward to form a new auriculocephalic sulcus. The other wound was covered by skin graft.
RESULTSAll wounds healed very well with no complication. The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 1 year, with an average of (5.67 ± 3.38) months. The ear had stable appearance with no recurrence. The result was satisfactory.
CONCLUSIONSThe method is simple with reliable flap survival rates. The new auriculocephalic sulcus is stable and resistant. It's a good choice for correction of cryptotia.