Novel method for high-density porous polyethylene ear reconstruction stent remodeling to achieve high satisfactory outcomes.

Abstract

We aimed to explore a novel method for ear reconstruction stent remodeling to achieve high patient satisfactory outcomes. This study is a retrospective review of patients with congenital or acquired ear defects who were prepared for one-stage ear reconstruction with high-density porous polyethylene stent between May 2020 and May 2021. A standardized data collection template was used to collect related variables. In this study, the detailed reconstruction surgery process is carefully described, and the postoperative healing process of the ear reconstruction was closely observed. A total of 26 patients for one-stage ear reconstruction with high-density porous polyethylene stent or autogenous costal cartilage scaffolds were admitted to the department of plastic surgery in our hospital between May 2020 and May 2021. All patients were followed until their ear flaps were alive and details of the ear shape were revealed. The patients with new remolding method were no severe complications and only a patient had stent exposure, and were highly satisfied with both appearance and function. The application of novel remodeling method is a promising way for ear reconstruction stent shaping with little postoperative complication and excellent postoperative patient satisfaction.