Reconstruction of auricle with expansive skin flap and Medpor framework in childhood
- VernacularTitle:应用耳后扩张皮瓣及多孔高密度聚乙烯支架行儿童全耳廓再造
- Author:
Benshou ZHANG
;
Zihao LIN
;
Jian JI
;
Yuezhong ZHAO
;
Xiang ZHENG
;
Zhijiu XU
;
Futang WEI
;
Xiangbing SHUI
;
Liangbiao XU
;
Ling JIA
;
Yun DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Auricle reconstruction;
Expanded skin flap;
Medpor support
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2008;14(2):85-87
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the methodology and results of the auricle repair with expanded skin flap in mastoid process area and Medpor support in children with congenital malformation.Methods Thirty cases of congenital malformation were enrolled with age ranged from 5～16 years old.Whole auricles were all reconstructed with an expanded skin flap in mastoid process area and Medpor support.Resuits In all successful cases.their repaired auricles had the natural complexion and profile,and the positions were symmetric with healthy one,but in 2 cases(age group of 11-16 years),the expanded skin flap had less skin grafting.Conclusion It is suggested that optional operation time might be selected before 10 years old,because their psychological trauma could be avoided owing to microtia and in that age the size of the expanded flap is larger enough to reconstruct the ear as their auricle iS well-developed.
