ReviewBioMed research international2014
Total reconstruction of the auricle: our experiences on indications and recent techniques.
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- The cutting edge of customized surgery: 3D-printed models for patient-specific interventions in otology and auricular management-a systematic review.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2022Pooled it
- The Application of Cartilage Tissue Engineering with Cell-Laden Hydrogel in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Ear and Temporal Region: Structural and Functional Considerations Including Hearing Rehabilitation-A Narrative Review.Audiology research · 2026Review
- Comparative Assessment of Effectiveness of Various Fixation Methods for Auricular Prostheses.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Ipsilateral Intact Concha as a Rotational Flap for Reconstruction of Congenital Auricular Defect.World journal of plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Case report: A contralateral superficial cervical axial pattern flap in a large head and neck skin defect including a unilateral auricle.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Cost-effective 3D scanning and printing technologies for outer ear reconstruction: current status.Head & face medicine · 2023Review
- Auricular Protrusion After the Postauricular Approach: A Review of the Current Literature.Cureus · 2023Review
- Characterization of Auricular Growth within the Pediatric Population Using Computed Tomography Scan Measurements.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Three-Dimensional-Printed External Scaffolds Mitigate Loss of Volume and Topography in Engineered Elastic Cartilage Constructs.Cartilage · 2021Article
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- Tissue Engineering the Pinna: Comparison and Characterization of Human Decellularized Auricular Biological Scaffolds.ACS applied bio materials · 2021Article
- Systematic Review of Tissue Expansion: Utilization in Non-breast Applications.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2021Article
- Lobe of sound: prosthetic rehabilitation of partial auriculectomy defect.BMJ case reports · 2020Article
- Using 3D Printing Technology to Teach Cartilage Framework Carving for Ear Reconstruction.Frontiers in surgery · 2020Article
- Addition of decellularized extracellular matrix of porcine nasal cartilage improves cartilage regenerative capacities of PCL-based scaffolds in vitro.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2019Article
- Design and fabrication of a hybrid alginate hydrogel/poly(ε-caprolactone) mold for auricular cartilage reconstruction.Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials · 2019Article
- Comparison of three-dimensional and two-dimensional templates on auricle reconstruction in patients with unilateral microtia.American journal of translational research · 2019Article
- The in vivo chondrogenesis of cartilage stem/progenitor cells from auricular cartilage and the perichondrium.American journal of translational research · 2019Article
- The Use of Temporoparietal Fascia Flap for Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Auricle Defects.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2018Article
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Abstract
introductionAuricular reconstruction is a great challenge in facial plastic surgery. With the advances in surgical techniques and biotechnology, different options are available for consideration. The aim of this paper is to review the knowledge about the various techniques for total auricular reconstruction based on the literature and our experience.
methodsApproximately 179 articles published from 1980 to 2013 were identified, and 59 articles were included. We have focused on the current status of total auricular reconstruction based on our personal experience and on papers of particular interest, published within the period of review. We have also included a prospective view on the tissue engineering of cartilage.
resultsMost surgeons still practice total auricular reconstruction by employing techniques developed by Brent, Nagata, and Firmin with autologous rib cartilage. Within the last years, alloplastic frameworks for reconstruction have become well established. Choosing the reconstruction techniques depends mainly on the surgeon's preference and experience. Prosthetic reconstruction is still reserved for special conditions, even though the material is constantly improving. Tissue engineering has a growing potential for clinical applicability.
conclusionAuricular reconstruction still receives attention of plastic/maxillofacial surgeons and otolaryngologists. Even though clinical applicability lags behind initial expectations, the development of tissue-engineered constructs continues its potential development.
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