title: [Allogeneic auricular cartilage framework for total reconstruction of the ear in 8 patients].
abstract: This paper reports our experience in total reconstruction of the ear using allogeneic auricular cartilage framework in 8 patients. The allogeneic auricular cartilage framework has natural appearance, and no carving or fabrication is needed. The cartilage treated with glutaraldehyde firmly adhered to its surrounding tissue of the host in a short time. Good results were observed in 6-month to 2-year follow-up, and no complications such as rejection, distortion and absorption occurred.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, General Hospital of Nanjing Command, PLA.
authors.forename: Z J
authors.initials: ZJ
authors.lastname: Hong
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005976:Glutaral; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005976:Glutaral