Ear reconstruction using soft tissue expander in the treatment of congenital microtia

Objective: To explore surgical procedure of congenital microtia.

Methods: Ear reconstruction was made using soft tissue skin expander and autogenous rib cartilage framework.

Results: Long time follow-up showed that the flap of reconstructed ear was ruddy, soft, with normal sensory function; cartilage framework had no degeneration, absorption and deformation. In addition, the reconstructed ears were coincidence with the normal side on location, form and dimension.

Conclusions: It was a good method for congenital microtia to use soft tissue skin expander together with autogenous rib cartilage framework at present time.