Reconstruction of microtia with a contour-accentuated framework and supplemental coverage.
A new method of assembling the framework of the ear with overaccentuated auricular contour is presented. In order to achieve the primary objective of the contour-accentuated framework, any shortage of skin coverage resulting from the increased surface area of the framework is supplied by the resurfaced temporoparietal fascial flap. This is done in 7 cases of microtia reconstruction. The procedure is beneficial for restoring clearly defined auricular relief in ear reconstruction.
D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps