title: Microtia reconstruction: autologous rib and alloplast techniques.
abstract: Microtia represents a spectrum of maldevelopment of the external ear. Reconstructive techniques may utilize an autogenous rib cartilage framework and require 2-4 stages; alternatively, an alloplastic framework can be used and typically requires 1-2 stages. Successful reconstruction of microtia with either technique can provide a significant quality of life improvement, and both techniques are described in this article.
authors.affiliation: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cabin
authors.affiliation: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bassiri-Tehrani
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA. Electronic address: asclafani@nyee.edu.
authors.forename: Anthony P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Sclafani
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, 135A East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Romo
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D065817:Congenital Microtia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D066186:Costal Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011095:Polyethylenes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
chemical_list: C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes
keywords: Auricular deformity; Medpor; Microtia; Porous polyethylene; Rib graft