Auricle reconstruction with prefabricated expanded fascial flap covered on Medpor support
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2010.03.004
- VernacularTitle:扩张颞顶筋膜瓣覆盖多孔高密度聚乙烯支架全耳廓再造术
- Author:
Benshou ZHANG
;
Zihao LIN
;
Yaozhong ZHAO
;
Yi SUN
;
Xiangbin SHUI
;
Jiale HU
;
Zhigang YANG
;
Hui CHU
;
Zhiming XU
;
Zhijiu XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Prefabricated expanded fascia flap in temporal and parietal area;
Medpor support;
Whole auricle reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2010;16(3):155-157
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the methodology and effect of auricle reconstruction with prefabricated expanded fascial flap in temporal and parietal area and skin flap in mastoid area, covered on the Medpor support. Methods Thirty cases of congenital vestigial auricle were involved in this study. The operations were divided into two stages: in the stage I,the temporal and parietal superficial fascia flap was cut with a vascular pedicle in the parietal and temporal superficial area, which was implanted under the skin of mastoid, and then both layers of those were expanded at the same time; in the stage II, this fascial skin flap was cut down and covered on the whole Medpor support to rebuild the man-made auricle. Results Thirty cases were successful after following-up for 6 months to 3 years. Their auricle shapes were vivid; their skin color was normal, and it had no any difference from all around skins, or no any appearance of the support. Conclusions With best understanding the biological characteristics of the Medpor support and choosing the suitable procedures and using the prefabricated expanded support, we could minimize the surgical complications in this operation. The results show that this procedure is satisfactory, without any necrosis of flap, swelling of contour, or appearance of the support. The combination of two flaps is the best method for the auricle reconstruction.
