Plastic and reconstructive surgery
"Hybrid Auricular Framework of Autologous Rib and Ear Cartilage for Microtia Reconstruction via a Preauricular Incision".
Yiwen Deng, Zexin Zhang, Ben Wang, Litao Jia, Bo Pan, Lin Lin, Yupeng Song, Haiyue Jiang
Published: 202510.1097/PRS.0000000000012603
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fabrication of the auricular framework is a key aspect of ear reconstruction. The use of autologous rib cartilage, which is considered an ideal grafting material, can minimize harvesting damage and optimize its use. This study introduces…
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