Auricular reconstruction with Medpor framework and temporal-parietal fascia flap / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 285-287, 2002.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-292078
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>In search of a simpler and safer technique for auricular reconstruction with good appearance.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Medpor implant was used as auricular framework, and covered by temporal fascia flap and skin graft.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Ear reconstruction was successfully achieved in 19 cases, the newly formed ears all had good appearance after edema disappeared 1 or 2 months postoperatively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Medpor is a kind of good implant material because it is steady in nature, easy to be sculptured. Temporal fascia flap is rich in blood supply, tough and tensile in biomechanics. So the combination of Medpor implant framework with temporal fascia flap is preferable in auricular reconstruction.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Polyethylenes
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Prostheses and Implants
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General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Time Factors
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Ear, External
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Fascia Lata
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Methods
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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