T-bar reconstruction of constricted ears and a new classification.
For the correction of constricted ears, many techniques are described in the literature, the majority based on Tanzer's classification of 1975. The improvements in ear reconstruction published by Brent, Nagata, Firmin and Park make better outcomes possible. It is therefore that a new classification for constricted ears is proposed, together with an alternative technique for correction of group IIA and IIB deformities, using a T-strut of costal cartilage to reconstruct the underdeveloped or missing superior crus of the antihelix.
Dutch Center for Ear Reconstruction, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Handsurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Handsurgery, Isala Klinieken Zwolle, PO Box 10400, 8000 GK Zwolle, The Netherlands. Electronic address: vanwijk48@hotmail.com.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
Classification; Constricted ears; Costal cartilage; T-strut