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Representative Auricular Reconstruction Cases
- Secondary Auricular Reconstruction
Secondary auricular reconstruction is sought by patients who had auricular reconstruction previously at a different institution that resulted in unfavorable outcomes. Such cases have been rapidly increasing in the last 10 years. It is necessary to remove the cartilage framework from the primary auricular reconstruction, fabricate a new 3-D frame and graft it to its proper anatomical location. This surgery can be more meticulous and complicated at times compared to other reconstruction surgeries due to possible severance of the superficial temporal artery (STA) from the primary auricular reconstruction. However, by using Nagata method for secondary auricular reconstruction with careful surgery planning in advance, favorable and satisfactory results can be attained.
Preoperative appearance
Preoperative appearance
Post-operative appearance with Nagata method
Photos in this blog are shown for your reference for understanding the treatment of microtia. Please understand that surgery results vary depending on each case.
Possible complications following microtia reconstruction surgery
Transient facial palsy, Failure of skin graft due to vascular compromise, Infection resulting in exposure of the 3-D frame, Pneumothorax, Postoperative pneumonia, Suture failure, Alopecia, Decubitus and Others
In the event such complications arise, appropriate action is taken based on the case. Additional or secondary surgery may be required in some situations.
Preoperative appearance
Post-operative appearance with Nagata method
Photos in this blog are shown for your reference for understanding the treatment of microtia. Please understand that surgery results vary depending on each case.
Possible complications following microtia reconstruction surgery
Transient facial palsy, Failure of skin graft due to vascular compromise, Infection resulting in exposure of the 3-D frame, Pneumothorax, Postoperative pneumonia, Suture failure, Alopecia, Decubitus and Others
In the event such complications arise, appropriate action is taken based on the case. Additional or secondary surgery may be required in some situations.
For your reference, click here for “Adjustment of ear projection angle for the secondary reconstructed auricle for microtia” conducted on Jan. 16, 2015.
