[External ear reconstruction using expanded postauricular scar flap and Medpor framework].
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.
Song
Chun-qiong
CQ
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, China.
Zhuang
Hong-xing
HX
Wang
Shu-jie
SJ
Hu
Xiao-gen
XG
He
Le-ren
LR
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
C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes