Reconstruction of microtia with conchal remnant.
In microtia with conchal remnant (type B microtia), there are various degrees of deformity; consequently, different surgical procedures are required for individual cases. To clarify and simplify these complicated surgical techniques, type B microtia is divided into two types, type BI and type BII, from the standpoint of the emphasis on conchal creation. The methods of treatment are discussed.
Matsumoto
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Department of Dermatology, Osaka University School of Medicine, Japan.
Maeda
M
M
Inoue
Y
Y
Kamiji
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T
D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods