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[Reconstruction of the burned ear].

F Firmin¹, A Marchac

¹Clinique Bizet, 21, rue Georges-Bizet, 75116, Paris, France. francoisefirmin@damma.org

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique

|September 23, 2011

Summary

Reconstructing burned ears involves a staged approach using autologous cartilage. Skin coverage options include mastoid skin, superficial temporal fascia (STF), or expansion, prioritizing mastoid skin integrity for best outcomes.

Area of Science:

Plastic surgery
Otolaryngology
Burn reconstruction

Context:

Burned ears present complex reconstructive challenges.
Neglecting treatment of ear deformities post-burn can lead to significant functional and aesthetic issues.
A structured therapeutic algorithm is essential for managing diverse burn scenarios affecting the external ear.

Purpose:

To detail surgical scenarios and present a therapeutic algorithm for burned ear reconstruction.
To evaluate a two-stage surgical technique utilizing autologous cartilage frameworks.
To identify prognostic factors and optimal reconstructive options for post-burn ear deformities.

Summary:

A two-stage technique using autologous cartilage frameworks covered by mastoid skin, superficial temporal fascia (STF), or indirect skin expansion was employed in 134 patients (178 ears) from 1984-2011.

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Costal cartilage is ideal for significant substance loss (>1/4 pavilion or >2 plans).

Mastoid skin integrity is the primary prognostic factor; STF and indirect expansion are secondary options, with prostheses as a last resort.

Impact:

Provides a comprehensive algorithm for managing burned ear deformities.
Highlights the importance of tissue availability (mastoid skin, STF) in reconstructive planning.
Emphasizes the need for specialized teams trained in microtia and post-traumatic reconstruction for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.