[Constricted ear therapy with free auricular composite grafts].

Authors :: Liu T
Zhang LS
Zhuang HX
Zhang KY
Source :: Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery [Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi] 2004 Mar; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 117-8.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Objective: A simple and effective therapy for single side constricted ear.<br />Methods: Transplanting normal side free composite auricular grafts to constricted ear (15 patients and 15 sides), then lengthening the helix, exposing the scapha, correcting deformity.<br />Results: The 15 patients composite grafts all survived. The helix has been lengthened, the scapha exposed, the normal ear reduced, the constricted ear augmented and two sides ear have become symmetry.<br />Conclusion: This method is simple and results are satisfied.

Subjects :: Adolescent
Child
Ear, External abnormalities
Female
Humans
Male
Transplants
Treatment Outcome
Ear, External surgery
Plastic Surgery Procedures methods

Language :: Chinese
ISSN :: 1009-4598
Volume :: 20
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 15334934

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