Correction of severe cup ears using postauricular tongue-shaped flap combined with deep fascial suspension.
10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200428-00345
- Author:
Ying GUO
1
;
Chen Long LI
1
;
Yao Yao FU
1
;
Tian Yu ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ENT institute, Eye & ENT Hospital, NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine (Fudan University), Shanghai 200031, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Ear Auricle/surgery*;
Ear, External/surgery*;
Humans;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
Surgical Flaps;
Tongue
- From:
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2021;56(4):323-328
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the effect and satisfaction of using the postauricular tongue-shaped flap combined with deep fascia suspension in correcting severe cup ear malformation. Methods: Between August 2018 and November 2019, nine cases (10 ears) of Tanzer type Ⅲ severe cup ear malformation were treated with postauricular tongue-shaped flap combined with deep fascia suspension in this study. Results: Nine cases primary healed without hematoma, infection or skin necrosis, except one case with postoperative incision dehiscence. The cup ear deformity was significantly improved after the operation, the helix was intact, and the anti-helix was visible. The length, width, and circumference of the auricle were significantly enlarged three months following surgeries. There were no other complications except 1 patient recurrence 12 months after surgery. The patients were highly satisfied with the results of the surgery. Conclusions: Although the aesthctic of the reconstructed auricle is insufficient, this new technology makes full use of the autologous auricle tissue to correct severe cup ear malformation with good results.
