A simple method for auricular reconstruction in mild cases of conchal type microtia.

The authors describe their method of helix/antihelix creation together with their algorithm of mild conchal type microtia treatment. In mild cases of conchal type microtia, they do not use a platform-based framework but fabricate the helix and the antihelix separately from costal cartilage and anchor them firmly into the corrected remnant concha. A framework created in this way is sufficiently supportive for the new ear, has good aesthetic features, and is fast and easy to fabricate. Moreover, because the procedure does not require a large amount of cartilage, it also decreases the occurrence of donor-site complications. The authors present a group of 45 patients with a total of 47 reconstructed ears and follow-up periods of from 6 months to 6 years.