title: Medpor alternative for microtia repair.
abstract: Autologous costal cartilage has been the material of choice for framework in auricular reconstruction. However, the advent of porous high-density polyethylene (Medpor) has provided an effective alternative in microtia repair. A ready-to-use allopastic material, Medpor has distinguished itself from other implants via its durability, tensile strength, biocompatibility, and malleability. Results from clinical experience and bench research support this claim. When using this material, the authors noted impressive results with low associated morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA. docromo@aol.com
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Romo
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Presti
authors.forename: Haresh R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Yalamanchili
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011095:Polyethylenes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes