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Correction of preauricular depression using the composite flap of microtic cartilage and soft tissue in tragus reconstruction / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery ; (6): 360-363, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-806532
ABSTRACT
Objective@#To summarize the clinical effect of using the composite flap of microtic cartilage and soft tissue in tragus reconstruction to correct preauricular depression.@*Methods@#From January 2015 to November 2016, we corrected preauricular depression of 523 patients with congenital microtia that were treated with tragus reconstruction by using the composite flap of residual ear cartilage and soft tissue.@*Results@#All the composite flap of residual ear cartilage and soft tissue were transplanted successfully. No blood circulation disorder and significant contracture occurred. All patients were followed up for 6-14 months with an average of 10 months. The reconstructed tragus looked projective and the preauricular depression was corrected, demonstrating a similar looking to the healthy side. The patients were satisfied with the results.@*Conclusions@#The residual ear tissue could form the composite flap of residual ear cartilage and tissue. Using the composite flap to fill the preauricular depression was effective, which was not easily absorbed. The residual ear tissue is the best resource for filling the preauricular depression. It should not be discarded in ear reconstructive surgery, but reserved for the next operation for tragus reconstruction.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery Year: 2018 Type: Article