[Clinical application of osseointegration for auricular defects and deformity]

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2005 May;40(5):357-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the clinical value of osseointegration for repairing auricular defects and deformity.

Methods: Twenty cases (21 ears) including congenital and non-congenital auricular defects and deformity, were treated with osseointegrated prostheses according to the manual of Branemark implanting system. The first-stage operation was for osseointegration of implants, and the second-stage was for anchoring the prostheses. All cases were followed up for six months to three years.

Results: One-time success rate is 100%. Satisfactory rate of appearance recovery is 90.47%. The infection rate between osseointegrated implants and surrounding tissue is 14.28%. The stability rate of prostheses is 100%.

Conclusions: It has a good result to apply osseointegrated prostheses for repairing auricular defects and deformity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Ear Auricle / abnormalities
  • Ear Auricle / injuries
  • Ear Auricle / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osseointegration*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult