title: Microtia repair.
abstract: Construction of the congenitally absent ear is a particular challenge. It represents the true essence of plastic surgery in that it not only requires sound surgical principles but artistic skill. Although a solid familiarity with the stages is important, the surgeon's own experience will direct gradual modification.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, New Yoirk 10467, USA. dstaffen@montefiore.org
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Staffenberg
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps