关键词: 耳郭缺损, 外伤, 皮肤软组织扩张术, 外科皮瓣, 自体肋软骨支架

Abstract:

Objective   To investigate the therapy for auricle defect after trauma.  Methods   With expanded local skin and cartilaginous skeleton based on the digital flipped photo of health ear，auricle defect was repaired by the flap from mastoid area covering autologous rib cartilage. Results   All cases were followed-up from one year to nine years. The results of 36 cases (36 ears) were satisfying，with the similar ear size, location, and skull-ear angle as the healthy ear. Reconstructed ear showed normal in skin color and feeling，without deformation and absorption. Conclusion   With expanded local skin and digital technology， Auricle reconstruction by autologous rib cartilage is satisfying with few complications. It is a good therapy for auricle defect after trauma.

Key words:  Auricle defect, Trauma, Skin soft tissue expansion, Autogenous cartilage framework, Surgical Flaps