New strategies and methods for reconstruction of the outer ear canal (OEC)

Conclusions and Significance: The best result is found in overlapping the splicing thin sectional skin of the temporal scalp, combined with artificial drum ring implantation, effective support of postoperative model stent of OEC and post-pubertal surgery selection are new and effective strategies and methods to prevent re-stenosis or re-atresia of r-OEC. Atresia or stenosis of the OEC before the operation is the influence factor of the postoperative effect.PMID:38063357 | DOI:10.1080/00016489.2023.2275610
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research