Practicing Auricular Carving by Different Materials to Optimize the Results in Auricular Reconstruction | ||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||
| Article 49, Volume 30, Issue 3, July 2019, Pages 234-236 PDF (231.63 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.221952 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Abdou M. Abdalla Darwish; Mariam T. Ismail; Mohamed S. Farahat; Sandren A. Yousef | ||
| Department of General Surgery, El-Minia Facultyof Medicine | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction: Reconstruction of the ear is one of the most challenging problems facing a reconstructive surgeon as it demands precise technique combined with artistic creativity. (Sargent, 2017). Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to introduce a material that is convenient for training on auricular carving. Materials& Methods: This prospective, experimental study was carried out using two different materials for training on auricular carving: Synthetic Foam that is used for thermal insulation and bovine cartilage. 40 sculptures in total were done, 20 of each material. The sculptures were done sequentially staring with the foam material. Sculptures were divided in 8 groups according to chronological order. Results: Total scores of the last group of foam carvings were way better than the first group of bovine cartilage carvings. Discussion: Foam material isn't enough for training on auricular carving as it doesn’t resemble the consistency of the human cartilages. Recommendation: based on the current study we recommend that every plastic surgeon should have a basic training on auricular carving. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Auricular carving; Ear reconstruction; Firmin; Nagata; Autogenous cartilage graft | ||
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