title: A New Three-Dimensional Template for the Fabrication and Localization of an Autogenous Cartilage Framework during Microtia Reconstruction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assist with the accurate fabrication and localization of a costal cartilage framework for auricular reconstruction, three-dimensional (3D) digital and solid templates including the auricle and guide plate were made for microtia patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  The computed tomography data of 60 patients with microtia were included. The 3D digital template of the auricle and guide plate on the healthy side was shaped using MIMICS software with graphic image processing and 3D reconstruction technology. The 3D digital template on the affected side was produced by mirror technique and made into a solid template for clinical application.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All 60 patients had a good result of the location and the appearance of the constructed auricle. The time of operation was decreased by an average of half an hour. An individualized 3D solid model of the reconstructed auricular template on the affected side was successfully produced and used in auricular reconstruction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The new 3D template of the auricle and guide plate may be a major contribution to the engraving, assembling and localization of the microtia auricle in auricular reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
authors.forename: Keguang
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yaoyao
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Fu
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Peidong
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dai
authors.forename: Tianyu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D065817:Congenital Microtia / Q000601:surgery*; D004425:Ear Cartilage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome