Reconstruction of the crus helicis in mild microtia using a preauricular tag.
A preauricular tag accompanying a mild microtia was utilized in reconstruction of the anterior aspect of the helix and the crus helicis. We believe that three-dimensional reconstruction of the crus helicis with a deep cymba conchae in microtia reconstruction is an important component in achieving a normal-looking auricle.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
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D002648:Child; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*