title: Auricular reconstruction for microtia: A review of available methods.
abstract: Several surgical techniques have been described for auricular reconstruction. Autologous reconstruction using costal cartilage is the most widely accepted technique of microtia repair. However, other techniques have certain indications and should be discussed with patients and families when planning for an auricular reconstruction. In the present review, the authors discuss the main surgical techniques for auricular reconstruction including autologous costal cartilage graft, Medpor (Stryker, USA) implant and prosthetic reconstruction. To further elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, the authors invited leaders in this field, Dr Nagata, Dr Park, Dr Reinisch and Dr Wilkes, to comment on their own technique and provide examples of their methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario;
authors.forename: Narges
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Baluch
authors.affiliation: Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Akiba Hospital, Urawa, Saitama, Japan;
authors.forename: Satoru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nagata
authors.affiliation: Seoul Center for Developmental Ear Anomalies and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, South Korea;
authors.forename: Chul
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta;
authors.forename: Gordon H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Wilkes
authors.affiliation: Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, California, USA;
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reinisch
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario; ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto; ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, St Joseph Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
authors.forename: Leila
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kasrai
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario; ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto;
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fisher
keywords: Auricular reconstruction; Autologous reconstruction; Ear; Medpor implant; Microtia; Prosthetic reconstruction