Cryptotia Repair Using a Modified V-Y Advancement Flap with Helix Rounding Technique

Li, Hanbo; Sun, Qing; Wang, Yue; Qian, Jin; Wang, Bingqing; Zhang, Qingguo; Liu, Tun

doi:10.1007/s00266-022-03050-y

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“…7). 14,15 Cryptotia is marked by a distorted helix due to auricular cartilage deformity. Embedding of the auricle is thought to be due to abnormal insertion of the superior auricular muscle, while shortening of the auricular oblique or transverse muscles are responsible for the cartilage deformity seen in cryptotia.…”

Section: Cryptotiamentioning

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Seminars in Plastic Surgery: Pediatric Ear Anomalies and Reconstruction

Burns,

Dinis,

Ding

et al. 2023

Semin Plast Surg

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Congenital ear anomalies affect 15 to 20% of neonates and can be categorized as either auricular deformations or malformations. Deformations involve a fully developed, albeit abnormally shaped, chondrocutaneous framework, which makes them amenable to correction with ear molding within the first few months of life. Malformations involve hypoplastic or fully absent auricular structures that require augmentation with alloplastic and/or autogenous reconstruction. The goal of this article is to outline the various auricular deformities and malformations, followed by a description of the latest clinical management options, both nonsurgical and surgical, by auricular anomaly.

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Section: Cryptotiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Seminars in Plastic Surgery: Pediatric Ear Anomalies and Reconstruction

Burns,

Dinis,

Ding

et al. 2023

Semin Plast Surg

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A Technique of Autologous Costal Cartilage Graft Combined With Auricular Cartilage Folding to Correct Question Mark Ear in a Single Procedure

He,

Wang,

Zhang

2024

Ear Nose Throat J

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Background: Question mark ear is a rare congenital deformity, mainly characterized the interruption of the natural continuity between the lower border of the helix and the earlobe. In severe cases, the earlobe may be absent. In addition, there may be protrusion and outward expansion of the upper part of the auricle, with partial or complete disappearance of the antihelix. This article aims to introduce a technique that combines autologous costal cartilage carving with auricular cartilage folding to achieve a stable and aesthetic auricle. Method: This study included 26 patients with sporadic question mark ear deformity who were treated at our clinical center from January 2020 to December 2022. Based on the different appearances of the lower part of the auricle, they were divided into 2 categories:11 cases showed a natural continuity interruption between the helix and the earlobe, while 15 cases showed the absence of the earlobe. All patients underwent corrective surgery using costal cartilage transplantation combined with the upper part of the auricular cartilage folding, performed by senior surgeons. Results: Question mark ear was effectively improved and with no significant rebound. The average follow-up period was 8.4 months (ranging from 6 to 12 months). A satisfaction survey showed that 23 patients (88%) were satisfied, 3 patients (12%) were partially satisfied, and no patients were dissatisfied. Most patients experienced temporary swelling after surgery, which resolved within 3 months to half a year. Conclusion: Autologous costal cartilage transplantation combined with folding of the auricular cartilage is an ideal surgical method to correct question mark ear.

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Cryptotia Repair Using a Modified V-Y Advancement Flap with Helix Rounding Technique

Cited by 2 publications

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Seminars in Plastic Surgery: Pediatric Ear Anomalies and Reconstruction

Seminars in Plastic Surgery: Pediatric Ear Anomalies and Reconstruction

A Technique of Autologous Costal Cartilage Graft Combined With Auricular Cartilage Folding to Correct Question Mark Ear in a Single Procedure

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