title: Our method of correcting cryptotia.
abstract: Our technique for the correction of cryptotia using both Z-plasty and the advancement flap is described. The main advantages are the simple design of the skin incision and the possibility of its application to cryptotia other than severe cartilage deformity and extreme lack of skin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yanai
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tange
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Bandoh
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsuzuki
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sugino
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nagata
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques