title: [Auricular reconstruction for concha-type microtia].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the method of auricular reconstruction for concha-type microtia.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two-staged auricular reconstruction was applied in 13 cases (14 ears) with concha-type microtia. The cartilage auricular framework was fabricated and implanted in the first stage, followed by ear elevation and cranio-auricle angle formation at the second stage.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patients were followed up for 2 months to 2 years with satisfactory aesthetic result. The reconstructed ears had a good appearance and position, and were symmetric to the healthy ears.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The two-staged auricular reconstruction with autologous cartilage framework is ideal for concha-type microtia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350005, China.
authors.forename: Mei-shui
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Biao
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Hou-bing
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Zheng
authors.forename: Shan-ying
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Xiu-ying
authors.initials: XY
authors.lastname: Shan
authors.forename: Fu-lian
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Zhuang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002648:Child; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012272:Ribs; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D055815:Young Adult