Cryptotia Research Articles

Correction of cryptotia and cartilage malformation with Z-plasty without skin grafting

To explore the curative effect of Z-plasty without skin grafting for correction of cryptotia. Twenty-five cases (29 ears) with cryototia were corrected by Z-plasty without skin grafting in our department from June 2009 to January 2014. A Z-shaped incision with one arm on the back of antihelix and the other arm on the edge of hair was made on the back of ear and scalp. The adhesion on the back of antihelix cartilage was dissected and the cartilage framework was lifted and re-positioned. The postauricular flap was transferred to cover the wound on the back of antihelix. The other flap was transferred to cover the remnant wound and correct the malformation of cryptotia. All the patients were followed up from 6 months to 1 year with stable and symmetric appearance. The shape of auricle is natural after operation without skin grafting. It is a simple and ideal method for the treatment of cryptotia.

Application of double pedicle sliding skin flap in cryptotia correction

To explor the curative effect of double pedicle sliding skin flap for correction of cryptotia. From January 2011 to October 2014, 7 cases with cryptotia (12 ears) were treated. We designed a double pedicle sliding skin flap above the helix. The flap was slided downward to form a new auriculocephalic sulcus. The other wound was covered by skin graft. All wounds healed very well with no complication. The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 1 year, with an average of (5.67 ± 3.38) months. The ear had stable appearance with no recurrence. The result was satisfactory. The method is simple with reliable flap survival rates. The new auriculocephalic sulcus is stable and resistant. It's a good choice for correction of cryptotia.

Temporal rotation skin flap combined with cartilage plasty for correcting cryptotia

To explore the therapeutic effect of the temporal rotation flap combined with cartilage plasty for cryptotia correction. From January 2009 to June 2012, 8 cases with cryptotia (10 ears) were treated. After complete dissection of the cartilage adhesion, the cartilage was reshaped by suture to restore its appearance. Then the temporal triangular rotation flap was transferred to cover the wound. No hematoma, infection or flap necrosis happened. The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 1 year, with an average of (6.88 +/- 2.85) months. The ear appearance kept stable with no recurrence and inconspicuous scar. Satisfactory result was achieved. Temporal rotation flap combined with cartilage plasty is a good option for correction of mild or moderate cryptotia.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery of cicateicial cryptotia

Objective To probe the definition of cicateicial cryptotia and its plastic and reconstructive surgery.Methods Local skin flaps combined with full-thickness skin graft by zonation grafting technique were used to treat twenty-six patients with thirty-three cicateicial cryptotia.A cicateicial adhesion between auricle and cranial wall and mastoidea was removed,cranioaural angle was reformed,and helix and auricular lobule were reconstructed.Results All skin flaps survived,and the survival rate of skin grafts reached over 95 ％.The appearance of auricle was very good,its major constructions might be noted,and cranioaural angle nearly returned to normal.The follow-up results from three months to one year post-operation showed that the appearance of auricle kept well,and the patients felt satisfactory.Conclusions In view of deformity characteristics of cicateicial cryptotia,it might be an effective approach to treat cicateicial cryptotia to take a seris of appropriate surgical procedures. Key words: Cryptotia; Cicateicial adhesion; Auricle reconstruction; Helix reconstruction; Auricular lobule reconstruction

Correction of cryptotia using crescent flap with skin-grafting

To investigate the therapeutic effect of crescent flap with skin-grafting for the correction of cryptotia. Between the helix and scalp, we designed a crescent flap with the pedicle above the helix. Another affiliated triangular flap was formed below the crescent flap. Skin-grafting was performed after the transposition of two flaps. From Jan. 2008 to Mar. 2013, 16 cases with cryptotia (19 ears) were treated by this method. The ears were re-positioned to normal location with auriculocephalic sulcus. No vascular crisis was happened. The patients were followed-up for 3 months to 2 years with satisfactory result and no recurrence. This method of crescent flap with skin-grafting is suitable for cryptotia at any grade. It is designed brilliantly with no inconspicuous scar.

A New Technique for Correcting Cryptotia: V-Y Swing Flap

A New Technique for Correcting Cryptotia: V-Y Swing Flap

TREATMENT OF CRYPTOTIA, USING TEFLON STRING

TREATMENT OF CRYPTOTIA, USING TEFLON STRING