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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explor the curative effect of double pedicle sliding skin flap for correction of cryptotia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2011 to October 2014, 7 cases with cryptotia (12 ears) were treated. We designed a double pedicle sliding skin flap above the helix. The flap was slided downward to form a new auriculocephalic sulcus. The other wound was covered by skin graft.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All wounds healed very well with no complication. The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 1 year, with an average of (5.67 ± 3.38) months. The ear had stable appearance with no recurrence. The result was satisfactory.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The method is simple with reliable flap survival rates. The new auriculocephalic sulcus is stable and resistant. It's a good choice for correction of cryptotia.</p>