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[Correction of cryptotia using crescent flap with skin-grafting]
Rong-wei Wu1, Hai-yue Jiang1, Lin Lin1
1Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100144, China.
Objective:
To investigate the therapeutic effect of crescent flap with skin-grafting for the correction of cryptotia.
Methods:
Between the helix and scalp, we designed a crescent flap with the pedicle above the helix. Another affiliated triangular flap was formed below the crescent flap. Skin-grafting was performed after the transposition of two flaps.
Results:
From Jan. 2008 to Mar. 2013, 16 cases with cryptotia (19 ears) were treated by this method. The ears were re-positioned to normal location with auriculocephalic sulcus. No vascular crisis was happened. The patients were followed-up for 3 months to 2 years with satisfactory result and no recurrence.
Conclusions:
This method of crescent flap with skin-grafting is suitable for cryptotia at any grade. It is designed brilliantly with no inconspicuous scar.
