The correction of mi-rotia with autogenous cartilage grafts: I. The classic deformity.?
Microtia encompasses a variety of deformities whose correction presents a considerable technical challenge. In this paper, practical techniques are presented that facilitate the management of the classic form of microtia. This approach was formulated through experience with 76 patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous