Abstract:
Auricular defects are challenging to reconstruct with native tissue. We describe operative techniques and complication management for patients undergoing osseointegrated implants for auriculectomy defects and microtia. Tertiary referral center. All patients at Duke University Medical Center with auricular defects treated with osseointegrated implants for prosthetic (OIP) auricles from January 1, 2010, until September 16, 2013. Osseointegrated implantation for auricular defects.
Rocke, Tucci, Marcus, McClennen, Kaylie, , , , (2014). Osseointegrated implants for auricular defects: operative techniques and complication management. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 2014 Oct;35(9):1609-14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25153666