TY - JOUR
T1 - Auricular reconstruction for microtia
T2 - Part II. Surgical techniques
AU - Walton, Robert L.
AU - Beahm, Elisabeth K.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Reconstruction of the microtic ear represents one of the most demanding challenges in reconstructive surgery. In this review the two most commonly used techniques for ear reconstruction, the Brent and Nagata techniques, are addressed in detail. Unique to this endeavor, the originator of each technique has been allowed to submit representative case material and to address the pros and cons of the other's technique. What follows is a detailed, insightful overview of microtia reconstruction, as a state of the art. The review then details commonly encountered problems in ear reconstruction and pertinent technical points. Finally, a glimpse into the future is offered with an accounting of the advances made in tissue engineering as this technology applies to auricular reconstruction.
AB - Reconstruction of the microtic ear represents one of the most demanding challenges in reconstructive surgery. In this review the two most commonly used techniques for ear reconstruction, the Brent and Nagata techniques, are addressed in detail. Unique to this endeavor, the originator of each technique has been allowed to submit representative case material and to address the pros and cons of the other's technique. What follows is a detailed, insightful overview of microtia reconstruction, as a state of the art. The review then details commonly encountered problems in ear reconstruction and pertinent technical points. Finally, a glimpse into the future is offered with an accounting of the advances made in tissue engineering as this technology applies to auricular reconstruction.
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U2 - 10.1097/00006534-200207000-00041
DO - 10.1097/00006534-200207000-00041
M3 - Review article
C2 - 12087261
AN - SCOPUS:0036294775
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 110
SP - 234
EP - 251
JO - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
JF - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
IS - 1
ER -