Auricular cartilage multi-point suspension fixed to craniofacial deep fascia in correcting mild to moderate cupped ear malformation

• Published in: Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 83
• Main Authors: Chen, Zaihong, You, Xiaobo, Cai, Zhen, Liu, Quan, Du, Liping, Zhang, Han, Cui, Wei, Sheng, Yang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Chinese
• Published: China 15.01.2020
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Ear Auricle; Ear Cartilage; Fascia; Fasciotomy; Female; Humans; Male; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Surgical Flaps; Young Adult; suspension fixation; Cupped ear malformation; auricle cartilage
• ISSN: 1002-1892
• DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201905130

To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of using auricular cartilage multi-point suspension fixed on deep craniofacial fascia in correcting mild to moderate cupped ear malformation. Between January 2014 and March 2016, 22 patients (12 males and 10 females) with mild to moderate cupped ear malformation were admitted, aged from 6 to 28 years, with an average age of 15 years. Sixteen cases were unilateral and 6 cases were bilateral. According to Tanzer classification, there were 18 sides of type Ⅰ and 10 sides of type Ⅱ. The otocranial groove incision was selected to expose and release the posterior auricular muscles and ligaments. The abnormal structure of auricle subunits was remolded. The auricle cartilage was suspended and fixed on the deep craniofacial fascia with non absorbable line to remodel the shape and position of auricle. The incision healed by first intention, without hematoma, infection, and skin necrosis. All the patients were followed up 3-48 months, with an average of 12 months. In addition