Ear reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage ear framework by multi-layer spliced sculpture in microtia patients

VernacularTitle:自体肋软骨多层拼接雕刻耳支架在小耳畸形耳廓成形术中的应用
Author: Rui WAN ; Jun REN ; Xingyuan PANG ; Liang LIN ; Pei DENG ; Wenjuan WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Autogenous cartilage; Microtia; Ear reconstruction
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(3):170-172
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore ear reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage ear framework by multi-layer spliced sculpture in microtia patients.Methods From Feb 2010 to May 2011,29 microtia patients were subjected to ear reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage ear framwork by four-layer spliced sculpture.Results In one operation 29 patients achieved 2 cm transverse height of reconstructed ears which were basically coincidence with the normal side.Patents and their families were all satisfied with the results.Follow-up of 3-12 months showed that only 1 case reconstructed-ear height was significantly lower transverse process.Owing to sleeping position,the patient did not protect the reconstructed ear,leading to frequent reconstructed-ear pressure.Conclusions The method of multi-layer spliced sculpture autologous rib cartilage ear reconstruction has good clinical effect.It can make reconstructed ear reach nomal transverse height and avoid the third rib cartilage transplant operation to continue increasing the transvers height.