New Method Using Local Affected Cartilage and Flap for the Cleft in Question Mark Ear

Wang, Tiange; Yu, Xiaobo; Jiang, Haiyue; Pan, Bo

doi:10.1007/s00266-024-04030-0

Aesth Plast Surg

2024

DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04030-0

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New Method Using Local Affected Cartilage and Flap for the Cleft in Question Mark Ear

Tiange Wang,

Xiaobo Yu,

Haiyue Jiang

et al.

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Auricular deformity correction with simultaneous reconstruction of the conchal bowl using autologous ear cartilage for “flat ear”: A novel surgical technique

Zhi,

Feng,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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Auricular deformity correction with simultaneous reconstruction of the conchal bowl using autologous ear cartilage for “flat ear”: A novel surgical technique

Zhi,

Feng,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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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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New Method Using Local Affected Cartilage and Flap for the Cleft in Question Mark Ear

Cited by 2 publications

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Auricular deformity correction with simultaneous reconstruction of the conchal bowl using autologous ear cartilage for “flat ear”: A novel surgical technique

Auricular deformity correction with simultaneous reconstruction of the conchal bowl using autologous ear cartilage for “flat ear”: A novel surgical technique

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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