Objective To explore the clinical effect of auricle reconstruction with expanded auricle posterior flap on mastoidea and auto rib cartilage bracket for repair of congenital microtia.Methods Twenty-one eligible patients with congenital auricle malformation and defect were recruited into this study and three-stage operation was performed.A 50 ml kidney-shaped expander was implanted at mastoid process area to expand skin in stage Ⅰ surgery,followed by a regular affusion to expand skin for 3 to 4 months.The average total waterflood was (80.51 ± 3.87) ml.The volume remained stable for 1 month,once up to the predetermined amount.In stage Ⅱ surgery autogenous costal cartilage was taken and carved into inverted conch shape.Auricle was reconstructed with the expanded flap to cover the auto rib cartilage bracket.The stage Ⅲ surgery was performed for details dressing of the auricle after 3 months.Results All 21 cases underwent operation successfully.Reconstructed ear auricles were similar to uninjured sides in size and shape.Both doctors and patients were contented with the auricles.Conclusions Expanded auricle posterior flap on mastoidea can cover the auto rib cartilage bracket.Autologous costal cartilage can be carved to four layers cartilage bracket that likes an inverted conch,and followed by realistic postoperative auricular shape and strong three-dimensional sense after operation.

Objective To study the clinical efficacy of autologous cartilage following unilateral cleft lip and palate repair on correction of secondary complex deformity.Methods 17 patients with complex secondary cleft palate were enrolled in this study from December 2004 to December 2014.Correction of nasal and lip deformity and oronasal fistula were achieved at the same time.The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after follow-up from 3 months to 2 years after operation.Results All 17 patients received satisfactory results,of which 14 patients were satisfied and three cases of general satisfaction.Conclusions Satisfactory results are received by using autologous rib cartilage to repair secondary complex deformity of unilateral cleft lip and palate.

Objective To investigate the application of multiple dilators for excessive expansion of scalp with hair covering and integrated use of expanded flap to repair cicatricial alopecia in a large area.Methods stage Ⅰ surgery was performed as follows:multiple dilators were chosed and embedded below the galea aponeurotica of the scalp with hair covering according to the bald hair shape,size of the alopecia area.Excessive expansion was conducted for 3 to 6 months to get the extra hair scalp.Stage Ⅱ surgery was as follows:Dilators were removed and scar areas were resected,followed by combined use of sliding advancement flap,rotation flap and translocation flap to repair scalp alopecia.Resluts The postoperative effect of all patients was ideal with satisfied appearance.Conclusions Multiple dilator excessive expansion may obtain a large number of additional expansion scalp,combined by reasonable use of skin flap transfer technology,which can be used to repair the large scarring alopecia and get a good clinical effect.

Objective To explore the surgical method of double flag-shaped flap to correct the shortened middle part of upper lip deformity of post burn.Methods From January 2009 to December 2013,9 cases of shortened middle part of upper lip post burn deformity were corrected by double flag-shaped flap,including 4 males and 5 females who aged from 18 to 37 years.They received the surgery from 1 to 3 years after burn.The main clinical manifestations included the upper lip eversion,too short middle part of upper lip,the destruction of the normal anatomy philtrum,philtrum column deformity and poor continuity vermilion border.Results The height of the middle of upper lip of 9 patients enrolled in the experimental treatment was lengthened by 4 to 6 mm after operation,which fundamentally corrected the shortened middle part of upper lip deformity of post burn.The patients were followed up for a period of 3 months to 2 years and received satisfactory results.The operative incisions of 9 cases were primary healing,with no flap blood supply disorders,wound infection,dehiscence and other complications.Conclusions Double flag-shaped flap of the upper lip at the nostrils bottom is a simple and good effective method to correct the shortened middle part of upper lip deformity of post burn.