Application of retroauricular fascial flap to postburn auricular reconstruction / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To introduce a new technique of one-stage auricular reconstruction by using the retroauricular fascial flap. Methods The retroauricular fascial flap was designed to cover a cartilage framework for auricular reconstruction. Results Seventeen cases who had injured over two years and received no surgical treatment, underwent auricular construction. In 3-month to 2-year follow-up, all patients obtained satisfactory appearance of the reconstructed ears that possess delicate structure and close color to adjacent skin. Conclusion For retroauricular fascial flap has adequate blood supply, it makes operating procedure simple and the occurrence rate of complication reduced. It is proven that this is a good method of auricular reconstruction.