title: Preparation of split thickness auricular cartilage for use in ophthalmic plastic surgery.
abstract: Auricular cartilage can be used extensively in a number of procedures by the ophthalmic plastic surgeon. It is ideal for the lengthening of eyelids, and also has a place in eyelid reconstruction, surgery for trichiasis, and the anophthalmic socket. It is vital that the cartilage be prepared in a precise and meticulous manner in order to insure optimum results.
mesh_terms: D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000637:transplantation*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*