Reconstruction of traumatic ear defect by retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 267-269, 2012.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-271288
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the therapeutic effect of retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft for reconstruction of traumatic ear defect.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2010, 10 cases of traumatic ear defects were treated with retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft. The expanders (volume, 50 ml) were implanted subcutaneously at retro-auricular area on the first stage. Then the expansion began at 1 week after operation until the volume reached 60 ml. On the second stage, the ear defects were reconstructed with the expanded flaps, rib cartilage framework, as well as skin graft.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the wounds healed primarily without any complication. The patients were followed up for 6 months to 2 years with satisfactory cosmetic results. Good symmetry was achieved.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>It is an effective and reliable method to reconstruct traumatic ear defect by retro-auricular expanded flap and cartilage graft.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ribs
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General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Transplantation
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Wounds and Injuries
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Cartilage
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Tissue Expansion
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Treatment Outcome
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Ear, External
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Methods
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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