Follow-up study of the reconstruction of microtia using Silastic frame.
The authors describe a new method using a Silastic frame for reconstructing typical and minor-grade microtia. For the reconstruction of typical microtia, the temporoparietal muscle fascia is used, which is brought to the conchal part of the frame through a skin tunnel in front of the auricle. Then full-thickness skin is grafted on it. This avoids exposure of the frame which may result in extrusion. Follow-up study revealed this new device gave reliable long-term results. For minor-grade microtia, the entire frame was used except the conchal part and the follow-up study showed a wonderful result.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D012826:Silicone Elastomers