Auricular Reconstruction Using a Porous Polyethylene Framework
ZHENG Jun
ZHAO Shou-qin
WANG Dan-ni
DAI Hai-jiang
摘要：Objective To report utility of Medpor frameworks in auricular reconstruction and management of frameworks protrusion. Methods Retrorespectively analysis of clinical information in 31 patients who underwent auricular reconstruction from April 2000 to October 2002. Results All 31 reconstructed auricles were in good condition at two weeks postoperatively. Framework protrusion occurred later in 11 patients. The framework was retained in 8 of these cases after secondary repair, but had to be removed in 3 patients. In 27 patients, the reconstructed auricle was rated as esthetically succesful. Conclusion Medpor framework protrusion is likely to occur when skin tension is high with minimal soft tissue coverage over the framework and can result from impact by strong external force. Despite the concern of protrusion, Medpor frameworks can be used in place of autologous cartilaginous graft in auricular reconstruction.
机标关键词：information inexternal forcesoft tissueused in
分类号：R76(耳鼻咽喉科学)
论文发表日期：2006-01-01
在线出版日期：2025-08-15（本平台首次上网日期，不代表文献的发表时间）
页数：3( 116-118 )
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