Supra-auricular flap and stretch of scapha cartilage: a method of cryptotia′s treatment / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective@#To explore a simple method of cryptotia correction with good effect.@*Methods@#7 patients and 10 ears were operated on, using a supra-auricular V-Y flap. The auricular muscles′ adhesion with cartilage was sufficiently released, and the scapha cartilage was remodeled by a reverse suture. The flap was rotated to post-auricular to close the wound, and deepenen the auriculocephalic angle.@*Results@#All patients′ ears nearly had a normal appearance and an obvious crus of helix. Patients could wear glasses or respirator easily, as their supra-auricular part was free from the skull. Our technique ensured all scars were hidden behind the ear or in the hair. No patients required revisional surgery.@*Conclusions@#This technique is a simple method , which has a good result , covert scar and low recurrence. We can use it for majority of patients with cryptotia.