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This is a 7 year old boy with congenital microtia. The skin has been outlined to indicate where the new cartilage framework will be placed. |
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This shows the cartilage (known as "costal cartilage") outlined on the skin before surgery. Note the high quality scar on the abdomen. This suggests that ear reconstruction will yield a structure of reasonable quality and detail. |
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This photo shows the costal cartilage removed. It will be carved to create an ear-like shape. |
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Here we see the framework of cartilage in place and a skin graft placed within the "hole" of the ear |
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This is the completed reconstruction. The patient is now 8 years old. |
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