Ear Reconstruction Using Autologus Costal Cartilage: A Steep Learning Curve

Framework changes using costal cartilage for microtia reconstruction.

OBJECTIVE Since a known growth-of-cartilage framework is used for reconstruction of microtia under the Brent technique, we set out to address the behavior of the framework under the Nagata technique. DESIGN A retrospective analysis of costal cartilage auricular reconstruction procedures. PATIENTS A total of 28 patients who underwent costal cartilage auricular reconstruction between 1998 and...

Prevention of Mandible Reconstruction Plate Exposure by Costal Cartilage Wrapping

After mandibulectomy in cancer surgery, reconstruction is often performed with a reconstruction plate covered with a soft-tissue free flap in patients in poor condition. However, the rate of complications for mandibular reconstruction is higher with a reconstruction plate than with vascularized bone grafts. We have developed a costal cartilage wrapping method to prevent exposure of the mandible...

Outcomes following rhinoplasty using autologous costal cartilage.

OBJECTIVE To describe the aesthetic and clinical outcomes following rhinoplasty using autologous costal cartilage, which is considered the best graft material for rhinoplasty requiring major reconstruction. Few studies have examined outcomes following rhinoplasty using autologous costal cartilage. METHODS A retrospective review of the data from 108 patients who underwent rhinoplasty using aut...

Patient satisfaction following nipple reconstruction incorporating autologous costal cartilage.

BACKGROUND Nipple-areolar reconstruction completes post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Many techniques for nipple reconstruction have been described, and each has their advocates and critics. One of the frequent failings of most designs is loss of nipple projection with time. OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of including autologous costal cartilage on patient satisfaction with their nipp...

Mastering a steep learning curve: trends in perioperative orientation.