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Application of Auricular Cartilage-Skin Graft in the Reconstruction of Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity
BackgroundAutologous cartilage grafts are increasingly used in the treatment of cleft lip nasal deformity, but nasal alar retraction caused by lining...
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Evaluation of the Reproducibility of Auricular Subunit Markers Based on Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography
BackgroundAs a facial feature, the auricle plays an important role in the integrity and aesthetics of the whole face. Auricular subunits are...
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Aesthetic Reconstruction of Auricular Keloids with a Novel Hemi-keystone Flap
AbstractSurgical management of helical and retroauricular keloids has been rarely discussed. This study aims to introduce our successful...
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Auricular reconstruction: where are we now? A critical literature review
PurposeDeformities of the external ear can affect psychosocial well-being and hearing. Current gold-standard reconstructive treatment is autologous...
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Improved Fabrication of Implant Retained Auricular Prosthesis with Digital Technologies
A 28-year-old male patient came to the prosthodontics department seeking replacement for his congenital defect left ear. With the use of digital...
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Evaluation of changes in auricular size after simple wedge excision in treatment of Stahl’s ear deformity
BackgroundStahl’s ear deformity is characterized by disturbed normal anatomy of the ear. There is a third crus with distortion of the superior crus...
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Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Auricular Chondrocytes Facilitate Cartilage Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
PurposeAdipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADSC)-based therapies have been utilized for cartilage regeneration because of their multi-lineage...
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Reconstruction of Partial Defect of Ear in a Tertiary Care Institute
Auricle is the outward visible part of ear and composed of skin and cartilage. Auricle due to its standout and projected position is more vulnerable...
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The Emerging Surgical Concepts and Principles of Attic and Postero-Superior Wall Reconstruction by Auricular Cartilage and Free Fibro-Periosteal Tissue in Middle Ear Surgery. An Exposition on Surgical Experiences, Observations and Mistakes
In middle ear surgeries, addressing the pathologies (cholesteatoma, retractions or tympanosclerosis) in attic or postero-superior area, are...
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Comparison Between the Superior Pedicle Retro Auricular Flap and the Masson’s Revolving Door Flap for Coverage of Conchal Defects
Post operative defect of the external ear result mainly from the resection of skin cancers of this region, hence the need for an adequate plasty to...
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Age estimation from iliac auricular surface using Bayesian inference and principal component analysis: a CT-based study in an Indian population
Age estimation constitutes one of the pillars of human identification. The auricular surface of the ilium presents as a durable and robust structure...
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Use of auricular versus costal cartilaginous grafts for secondary rhinoplasty procedures: comparison of long-term outcomes
BackgroundSecondary rhinoplasty is a much more complex operation than primary rhinoplasty, because previously operated and fibrotic tissue is...
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Rhomboid Flap Reconstruction for Type 1 Postauricular Variant of Preauricular Sinus
Preauricular sinuses are common congenital malformations in paediatric patients. We describe a case of preauricular sinus with postauricular...
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Comparing the Analgesic Effects Between the Pre- and Post-costal Cartilage Harvest Cohorts Using Ultrasound-Guided Deep Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Children with Microtia Undergoing Auricular Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PurposePain following costal cartilage harvest surgery is the most common complaint of auricular reconstruction (AR). Anesthesiologists are...
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Repair of auricular defects following Mohs micrographic surgery or excision: a systematic review of the literature
Repair of auricular defects following tumor removal can be challenging. Many techniques have been described, but the literature lacks a comprehensive...
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A Hollow Tridimensional Silicone Template for Microtia Reconstruction and Postoperative Scar Compression
AbstractMicrotia poses a great challenge in auricular reconstruction, due to a great number of anatomical details on the anterior aspect, and its...
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Clinical Application of Long-Pulsed 800-Nm Diode Laser Depilation Technology on Microtia Reconstruction in 965 Patients
BackgroundThe issue of hair growth on reconstructed ears has been a matter of concern for both patients and surgeons, despite the notable progress...
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Individual computer-assisted 3D planning for placement of auricular prosthesis anchors in combination with an implantable transcutaneous bone conduction hearing device in patients with aural atresia
BackgroundThe simultaneous implantation of the Bonebridge (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria), a semi-implantable active transcutaneous bone conduction...
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Minimally Invasive Costal Cartilage Harvesting Incision for Chest Deformity in Microtia Reconstruction
BackgroundChest deformity is a potential complication associated with auricular reconstruction using autologous costal cartilage. The impact of the...
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Eril's Branch-Based Perforator Plus Chondro-Cutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Upper Third Helico-Scaphal Defects: A Clinical and Cadaver Study
Reconstruction of upper third helico-scaphal defects (HSDs) exacts the expertise of the reconstructive surgeon. These three-dimensional defects...
