title: Soft-tissue reconstruction for atypical microtia malformations and trauma.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide customized reconstructions of atypical microtia malformations and trauma via 1- or 2-stage procedures.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case reports.
  
  
  METHODS
  Academic otolaryngology specialty hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pediatric patients with rare and unique ear malformations.
  
  
  METHODS
  Customized auricular reconstruction using contralateral postauricular donor grafts (skin and cartilage) as well as ipsilateral tissue (flaps and bone).
  
  
  METHODS
  Postoperative results.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Surgical procedures were completed in 1 or 2 stages with minimal morbidity. No donor scars were visible, in contrast to traditional reconstructive methods. The completed auricular appearance was realistic.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Selected patients can benefit from soft-tissue reconstruction of the auricle that feels normal to the touch and lacks the morbidity and scarring of traditional reconstructive methods.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors: Marcielle A
authors: MA
authors: Ghanem
authors: Daniel V
authors: DV
authors: Abreu
authors: Maria de Lourdes
authors: Mde L
authors: Quintanilla-Dieck
authors: Roland D
authors: RD
authors: Eavey
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014945:Wound Healing