Soft-Tissue Reconstruction for Atypical Microtia Malformations and Trauma

Abstract

Interventions: Customized auricular reconstruction using contralateral postauricular donor grafts (skin and cartilage) as well as ipsilateral tissue (flaps and bone). Main Outcome Measures: Postoperative results. Results: Surgical procedures were completed in 1 or 2 stages with minimal morbidity. No donor scars were visible, in contrast to traditional reconstructive methods. The completed auricular appearance was realistic. Conclusion: Selected patients can benefit from softtissue reconstruction of the auricle that feels normal to the touch and lacks the morbidity and scarring of traditional reconstructive methods.