Reconstruction of the microtic ear remains one of the most challenging procedures
encountered by the reconstructive surgeon. The use of autogenous rib cartilage continues to …

Microtia represents a spectrum of maldevelopment of the external ear. Reconstructive
techniques may utilize an autogenous rib cartilage framework and require 2-4 stages; …

Ear reconstruction is considered to be a challenging form of surgery. In cases of microtia,
surgeons must reconstruct complex missing contours, which necessitates the use of a …

Microtia occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 live births with an apparent higher incidence at
altitudes above 2000 meters and in Hispanic and Asian populations [1, 2]. The right ear is …

Surgical construction of the auricle with autogenous tissues is a unique marrying of science
and art. Although the surgeon's facility with both sculpture and design is imperative, the …

Surgeons involved in microtia repair recognize the difficulty in creating a natural appearing
ear. One key to successful reconstruction is to provide sufficient relief between the helix …

Since the pioneering use of autologous rib cartilage for the reconstruction of microtia, there
have been significant advances in surgical technique that have helped to ameliorate the …

The use of free rib cartilage ear frameworks in unilateral microtia reconstruction has
prompted much discussion about their potential for growth. The senior author has …

Reconstruction of the external ear for microtia remains one of the most challenging clinical
problems in reconstructive surgery. Whether the reconstructive effort replicates a normal ear …

The reconstruction of microtia continues to represent one of the more challenging plastic
surgery procedures. The limitations of the reconstruction are partly inherent in the soft-tissue …