Open AccessEar Reconstruction Using Autologus Costal Cartilage: A Steep Learning Curve
Author(s) -
Paritkumar Ladani,
Rajesh Valand,
Hermann F. Sailer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery/journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.293
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0974-942X
pISSN - 0972-8279
DOI - 10.1007/s12663-018-1158-4
Subject(s) - microtia , costal cartilage , medicine , otorhinolaryngology , learning curve , surgery , plastic surgery , deformity , cartilage , anatomy , computer science , operating system
Ear reconstruction is a challenging operation with a steep learning curve. In view of its rarity, attaining a high standard for new surgeons is extremely difficult. This study describes the author's experience of 53 ear reconstructions using costal cartilage for congenital and post-traumatic ear deformity.