A Hollow Tridimensional Silicone Template for Microtia Reconstruction and Postoperative Scar Compression

Microtia poses a great challenge in auricular reconstruction, due to a great number of anatomical details on the anterior aspect, and its tridimensional shape. Numerous techniques have been described in an attempt to optimize results. We have designed a hollow tridimensional silicon template to serv...

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Published inAesthetic plastic surgery Vol. 47; no. Suppl 1; pp. 111 - 113
Main Authors Morovic, Carmen Gloria, Hidalgo, María Ester, Tejos, Rodrigo, Ramirez, Andrea, Jorquera, Claudia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer US 01.06.2023
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Letter to the Editor
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Tridimensional Template
Auricular Reconstruction
Microtia
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Summary:Microtia poses a great challenge in auricular reconstruction, due to a great number of anatomical details on the anterior aspect, and its tridimensional shape. Numerous techniques have been described in an attempt to optimize results. We have designed a hollow tridimensional silicon template to serve as an intrasurgical guide for ear’s anatomy, size and projection, according to the normal side, which allows better results of auricular reconstruction. It also can be used as a customized post-operative compression method. We believe it could be a valuable tool for microtia reconstruction surgery. Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/s00266-022-03043-x