Correction of cryptotia using crescent flap with skin-grafting / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the therapeutic effect of crescent flap with skin-grafting for the correction of cryptotia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Between the helix and scalp, we designed a crescent flap with the pedicle above the helix. Another affiliated triangular flap was formed below the crescent flap. Skin-grafting was performed after the transposition of two flaps.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>From Jan. 2008 to Mar. 2013, 16 cases with cryptotia (19 ears) were treated by this method. The ears were re-positioned to normal location with auriculocephalic sulcus. No vascular crisis was happened. The patients were followed-up for 3 months to 2 years with satisfactory result and no recurrence.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>This method of crescent flap with skin-grafting is suitable for cryptotia at any grade. It is designed brilliantly with no inconspicuous scar.</p>