Repair of ear deformity: a study of different methods
- VernacularTitle:耳畸形整形术
- Author:
Xuwu WANG
;
Xiuyun HU
;
Hui LI
;
Xiaohua CHENG
;
Mei LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ear;
Malformation;
Reconstruction;
Hearing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the surgical effects and influencing factors of ear malformation.Methods 408 cases were reviewed,including surgical methods and its effect in different condition of malformation,in which autogenous rib cartilage was used in reconstruction of ear.Meanwhile,349 cases(401 ears) double-lobe skin flap and 29 cases(29 ears) retroauricular groove flap were designed according to different condition of malformation.All the patients were treated with canalplasty,and 84 cases(84 ears) with mastoid process of pneumatic type were treated with tympanoplasty and canalplasty.Results months and more follow-up obtained in 335 cases (82%),and 6 months to 5 years follow-up in 273 cases(67%).Surgical effect was satisfactory,the shape of reconstructive ear was verisimilitude,and skull auricle angle was suitability;hearing was improved after operation in 335 ears,especially in 84 ears with canalplasty and tympanoplasty,but hearing was not improved after operation in 45 ears(
