International trends in the treatment of microtia.
J Craniofac Surg
; 22(4): 1367-9, 2011 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Microtia is a well-known craniofacial malformation treatable with numerous different treatment strategies and techniques. The purpose of this study was to analyze the current international trends in microtia repair.METHODS:
All surgeons attending the fourth International Ear Reconstruction Congress in Edinburgh received a questionnaire by e-mail about their current surgical practice in microtia care.RESULTS:
Thirty-one questionnaires were received. Most primary reconstructions are performed at ages 8 to 10 years using autologous cartilage from the ipsilateral sixth to eighth ribs. Most surgeons make a multilayer framework, leaving a subcutaneous pedicle. Suction drainage was used in all patients. On average, the second stage was performed more than 6 months later using a mastoid flap. Most surgeons do not reconstruct the middle ear.CONCLUSIONS:
Microtia reconstruction is performed in many different ways, with numerous treatment and postoperative possibilities.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica
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Oído Externo
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2011
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Article
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Países Bajos