Reconstruction of the auricle

Between 1976 and 2002, 272 ear reconstructions were performed in our unit using the methods of Tanzer( n=38), Brent ( n=156) and Nagata ( n=78). We present this experience and our modifications of these methods, and describe our current practice.

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Published in:	British journal of plastic surgery Vol. 55; no. 8; pp. 645 - 651
Main Authors:	Kobus, Kazimierz, Szczyt, Marek, Ŀtkowski, Ireneusz, Wójcicki, Piotr
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01-12-2002 Elsevier
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult auricular hypoplasia Biological and medical sciences Cartilage - transplantation cartilage graft Child Ear Deformities, Acquired - surgery Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology Ear, External - abnormalities Ear, External - injuries Ear, External - surgery Female Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics Humans Male Medical sciences microtia Non tumoral diseases Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Postoperative Complications reconstruction Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Retrospective Studies Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the ear, the auditive nerve and the facial nerve Surgical Flaps microtia reconstruction cartilage graft auricular hypoplasia Human Hypoplasia Reconstruction Cartilage Treatment Surgery Auricula External ear disease Plastic surgery ENT disease Graft
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Summary:	Between 1976 and 2002, 272 ear reconstructions were performed in our unit using the methods of Tanzer( n=38), Brent ( n=156) and Nagata ( n=78). We present this experience and our modifications of these methods, and describe our current practice.
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ISSN:	0007-1226 1465-3087
DOI:	10.1054/bjps.2002.3966