Ear reconstruction using Medpor framework / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the methodology of the ear reconstruction using Medpor framework. Methods Using Medpor material as ear framework, 112 cases of ear reconstruction were performed using the expanded skin flap on the mastoid region(method Ⅰ) and the temporal fascia flap adding skin graft ( method Ⅱ) to cover ear framework. Twenty-three cases adopted method Ⅰand 89 cases adopted methodⅡ. Results One hundred and nine cases of the reconstructed ear were successful with a good appearance and 3 cases were failure. The exposure of Medpor framework occurred in 17 cases in this series. Among them the method Ⅰ occurred in 8 cases (34 %) and the method Ⅱ was used in 9 cases (10%). The exposure of Medpor framework in 14 cases were repaired using local skin flap or local fascia flap and skin graft. In 3 cases Medpor framework had to be removed due to the sever exposure. Conclusion It seems that Medpor framework is a good alternative for the ear reconstruction.