title: [External ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap and Medpor framework].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the possibility of external ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap and Medpor framework in burn cases.
  
  
  METHODS
  External ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap in combination with Medpor framework was performed in 17 cases whose ear had burn injury.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Of the 17 cases, 15 cases achieved success; 2 cases experienced partial exposure of the framework due to inadequate wrapping of the subcutaneous fascia flap and later injury. The longest follow-up was three years, and the final result was satisfactory.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  External ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap in combination with Medpor framework is a reliable method for adult (over 25 years) who has ear defect from burn injury.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, China.
authors.forename: Chun-qiong
authors.initials: CQ
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Hong-xing
authors.initials: HX
authors.lastname: Zhuang
authors.forename: Shu-jie
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Xiao-gen
authors.initials: XG
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Le-ren
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: He
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011095:Polyethylenes; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012086:Reoperation; D015607:Stents; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes