title: Pleural effusion after microtia reconstructive surgery -A case report-.
abstract: Microtia reconstructive surgery is usually a multi-stage repair procedure that involves the use of cartilage and skin grafts. Complications can arise at both ear reconstruction sites and cartilage donor sites. In particular, pneumothorax, atelectasis, chest scars, and chest deformities are known to be associated with the harvesting of costal cartilage. However, delayed pleural effusion can also develop. Our patient complained of a cough and chest pain at 5 days postoperatively, and pleural effusion was detected by chest radiography. However, thoracentesis was not performed and the effusion resolved spontaneously and completely.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yun Hee
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Namkung
authors.forename: Byung Gun
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: Sam Hong
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Min
authors.forename: Hye Won
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.forename: Choon Hak
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Lim