Supra-auricular flap and stretch of scapha cartilage: a method of cryptotia′s treatment
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2018.09.011
- VernacularTitle: 耳上局部旋转皮瓣结合耳舟舒展矫正隐耳畸形
- Author:
Dongyue HAO
1
;
Liwei DONG
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi′an 710032, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cryptotia;
Surgical flaps;
Scapha
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2018;34(9):732-734
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore a simple method of cryptotia correction with good effect.
Methods:7 patients and 10 ears were operated on, using a supra-auricular V-Y flap. The auricular muscles′ adhesion with cartilage was sufficiently released, and the scapha cartilage was remodeled by a reverse suture. The flap was rotated to post-auricular to close the wound, and deepenen the auriculocephalic angle.
Results:All patients′ ears nearly had a normal appearance and an obvious crus of helix. Patients could wear glasses or respirator easily, as their supra-auricular part was free from the skull. Our technique ensured all scars were hidden behind the ear or in the hair. No patients required revisional surgery.
Conclusions:This technique is a simple method , which has a good result , covert scar and low recurrence. We can use it for majority of patients with cryptotia.
