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June 14, 2026Clinical Case ReportsOpen Access

Reconstructing the Post‐Burn Auricle: A Microsurgical Approach Using a Contralateral Free Temporoparietal Fascial Flap and Autologous Costal Cartilage Framework

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SWSiming WeiYCYuehua ChenLDL W Dong

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates effective auricular reconstruction in post-burn patients, suggesting improved aesthetics and quality of life.

Key Points

  • This research aims to improve reconstruction outcomes for post-burn auricular defects using a specific surgical technique.
  • Utilized a single-stage reconstruction strategy for post-burn auricular deformity.
  • Fabricated a framework with autologous costal cartilage.
  • Covered the framework with a contralateral free temporoparietal fascial flap.
  • Successful reconstruction of auricular defects in all cases.
  • Improved aesthetic outcomes as assessed post-surgery.
  • Enhanced patient quality of life following the reconstruction.

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Wei et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e482cb1cc60ccdea8c6fchttps://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72852
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