[Clinical efficacy of Nagata's techniques in auricular reconstruction for microtia].

OBJECTIVE

To analyze the clinical efficacy of Nagata;s techniques in auricular reconstruction for microtia.

METHODS

One hundred and seventeen patients (120 ears) with congenital microtia underwent auricular reconstruction mainly by Nagata;s techniques.

RESULTS

All patients were followed up for 6 m approximately 5 y (average 1 y) after surgery. The anatomic structure and appearance were satisfactory in all 120 reconstructed ears.

CONCLUSIONS

Nagata's technique for auricular reconstruction is suitable to Asian patients with few complications, few stages and excellent reconstructed structure.