To present in detail a reconstruction technique using the remnant ear in lobule-type microtia.
Methods
By comparing the location of residual ear and the contralateral normal ear, we classified 3 different types of the remnant ear. Three techniques of transposition were applied to adjust the location of the reconstructed ear.
Results
The reconstructed earlobes not only looked real but also were symmetrical with the contralateral normal ears.
Conclusion
The remnant ear is a key factor—in addition to the framework and covering skin—in ear reconstruction in microtia.
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