title: [Temporal rotation skin flap combined with cartilage plasty for correcting cryptotia].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore the therapeutic effect of the temporal rotation flap combined with cartilage plasty for cryptotia correction.
  
  
  METHODS
  From January 2009 to June 2012, 8 cases with cryptotia (10 ears) were treated. After complete dissection of the cartilage adhesion, the cartilage was reshaped by suture to restore its appearance. Then the temporal triangular rotation flap was transferred to cover the wound.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No hematoma, infection or flap necrosis happened. The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 1 year, with an average of (6.88 +/- 2.85) months. The ear appearance kept stable with no recurrence and inconspicuous scar. Satisfactory result was achieved.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Temporal rotation flap combined with cartilage plasty is a good option for correction of mild or moderate cryptotia.
authors.forename: Gaofeng
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Tao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Luo
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Ding
authors.forename: Huawei
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ouyang
authors.forename: Wanli
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012399:Rotation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps