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[Fabrication and application of three-dimensional autogenous cartilage framework in auricular reconstruction]
Bo Pan1, Hai-Yue Jiang, Hong-Xing Zhuang
1Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Acadamy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Objective:
To explore the fabrication and application of three-dimensional autogenous cartilage framework in auricular reconstruction.
Methods:
The process of fabrication of three-dimensional cartilage framework consisted of cartilage harvesting, carving and assembling the cartilage. The rib cartilage was harvested separately. The three-dimensional framework was composed of three main parts:the helix, the base and the pad, at different layer. The framework was fabricated according to the development of rib cartilage and contour and height of the reconstructed ear.
Results:
From January 1992 to December 2006, 5,248 patients of microtia were treated with 6,252 autogenous cartilage frameworks.
Conclusions:
The three-dimensional framework is easily manipulated. The reconstructed ears look natural and had an erect contour. This method can effectively use the cartilage.
