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A novel method to accurately locate the reconstructed auricle
Pengfei Sun1, Changchen Wang1, Xin Huang1
1Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Translational Pediatrics
|May 13, 2022
Summary
A new method for congenital microtia ear reconstruction accurately positions the auricle, achieving excellent results. This technique offers a simple, effective solution for plastic surgeons performing unilateral microtia repair.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Congenital microtia is a common childhood condition with unclear etiology.
- Accurate auricular positioning is critical for successful ear reconstruction surgery.
- Current methods for locating the reconstructed ear present challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel method for accurately locating the reconstructed auricle in congenital microtia.
- To assess the efficacy and simplicity of this new positioning technique in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of thirty patients with unilateral microtia underwent auricle reconstruction.
- The study utilized a newly developed auricle reconstruction positioning method.
- Data collected from January 2020 to July 2021 at the Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was found in the positioning of the reconstructed ear compared to the patient's normal ear relative to the nasal axis (P>0.05).
- Patient and family satisfaction rates regarding the reconstructed auricle's location reached 100%.
- The method demonstrated high accuracy and patient acceptance.
Conclusions:
- The novel auricular positioning method is simple, uses readily available materials, and yields significant improvements.
- This technique effectively addresses the challenges of pre-operative ear localization in microtia reconstruction.
- Recommended for plastic surgeons performing unilateral microtia repair due to its ease of implementation and effectiveness.
