Free costal cartilage combined with helix stretching for correction of Tanzer ⅡB type constricted ear deformity
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2019.07.011
- VernacularTitle: 游离肋软骨联合耳轮舒展矫正TanzerⅡB型杯状耳畸形
- Author:
Xiaobo YU
1
;
Haiyue JIANG
Author Information
1. Department of 7th, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Congenital cup ear;
Microtia;
Otoplasty
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2019;35(7):671-673
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effect of using free costal cartilage combined with helix stretching to correct Tanzer IIB type constricted ear deformity.
Methods:From January 2015 to January 2017, free costal cartilage combined with helix stretching method was performed in 8 ears of 6 patients. All patients had Tanzer IIB type constricted ear deformity. Rotation flap and subcutaneous helix tunnel were designed and prepared. Thereafter, the helix cartilage was stretched. The costal cartilage was carved and placed in the helix subcutaneous tunnel. The flap was then rotated to cover the wound.
Results:All patients were recovered without significant complication. No flap necrosis or cartilage exposure was observed. Helix and antihelix were obvious. The corrected ears were similar to the healthy side, after 3 to 6 months follow up.
Conclusions:The combination of free costal cartilage and helix stretching is an effective method to correct Tanzer ⅡB type constricted ear deformity.
