A New Technique for Correcting Cryptotia: Bolster External Fixation Method

作者:Qing, Yong; Cen, Ying*; Yu, Rong; Xu, Xuewen
来源:Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2010, 21(6): 1935-1937.
DOI:10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181f4edc6

摘要

Introduction: Cryptotia is a congenital auricular deformity in which the upper third of the auricle is buried under the temporal skin. There is no standard surgical method to correct cryptotia. @@@ Objectives: This study is aimed at devising a new surgical method to correct cryptotia with good auricular contour and inconspicuous scar. @@@ Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 8 patients diagnosed with cryptotia in West China Hospital between 2006 and 2009. All of them received this new surgical method to correct cryptotia. The follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 1 year. @@@ Results: All patients possessed good auricular contour and sufficient skin for release of the upper part of the auricle without the need for a skin graft or local skin flap transferred. All patients possessed deep auriculotemporal sulci and inconspicuous scars. There were no complications, and cryptotia did not recur in any patient.

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