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Objective@#To explore a 1∶1 2D printing method of rib cartilage based on CT scanning in assisting ear framework fabrication for auricular reconstruction.@*Methods@#From January 2016 to January 2017, 73 cases of microtia aging from 5 to 7 referred to our department. A 1∶1 2D printing of rib cartilage based on CT scanning was applied in preoperative assessment and measurments of bilateral sixth, seventh and eighth costal cartilage were completed before the surgery. Personalized rib cartilage ear framework fabrication was determined by the measurements.@*Results@#Among the 73 cases, 58 cases received auricular reconstruction successfully. There were 15 patients whose rib cartilages did not meet the requirements and postponed the surgery. The patients who underwent auricular reconstruction were followed up for 6 to 12 months (average, 9 months). During the follow-up, 52 cases had satisfactory outcomes in size, shape, symmetry and details. No deformation of reconstructed ears or chest wall was found during the follow-up.@*Conclusions@#The 1∶1 2D printing based on CT scanning is a simple and timesaving way to evaluate the rib cartilage. It can be beneficial to save the amount of cartilage and improve the personalized ear framework fabrication.
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Objective Comparative effect of WeChat platform nursing intervention and routine nursing intervention on reducing the incidence of complications of children skin expansion in the process of external ear reconstruction. Methods 132 cases of congenital microtia received skin expander implantation at our institution from Jan 2014 to Aug 20 14 were included as control group. 122 cases of congenital microtia received skin expander implantation at our institution from Sep 2014 to Apr 2015 were included as the intervention group. Children and their families in the control group were treated with routine propaganda and education, and the intervention group were added with internet nursing intervention. Collection and analysis the family health knowledge degree and the occurrence of complications in children of the two groups. Results The score of health knowledge about skin expansion in the intervention group was (33.67 ± 2.44),which was significant higher than that of in the control group (25.07 ± 2.02), t=9.71, P < 0.01. The incidence rate of complication in the intervention group was 2.46%(3/122), which was significant lower than that of in the control group, 8.33%(11/132),χ2=4.20, P<0.05. The satisfaction rate of patients′family member in the intervention group was 95.08%(116/122), which was significant higher than that of in the control group, 84.09%(111/132 ),χ2=15.65, P<0.05. Conclusions WeChat platform nursing intervention can reduce expansion flap complications occurrence rate in the periods of expander. It is worthy of clinical application.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the emergency treatment for large amputated ear defect.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From Feb. 2010 to Oct. 2013, 5 cases with large unilateral amputated ear defects were treated. The amputated auricular cartilage was replanted subcutaneously in mastoid area at the first stage. Cranioauricular sulcus was reconstructed and skin grafting was performed at the second stage.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All cases were followed up for 3-6 months with satisfactory result. The reconstructed helix, scapha and cavity of auricular concha had similar color and elasticity as the ear at healthy side. Scar at donor sites, such as inguinal region and armpit, was inconspicuous.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The method of auricular cartilage replantation is an effective way for emergency treatment of large amputated auricular defect with less morbidity at donor site.</p>