The application of the strip-shaped cymba conchae orthosis in the nonsurgical correction of complex auricular deformity

Huijuan Xu; Shaoguang Ding; Fei Zhang; Zhifeng Zhang; Xiangyu Chen; Mingyang Li; Haitao Yang; Fugen Han; Hongjian Liu

Journal of Otology (Jan 2024)

The application of the strip-shaped cymba conchae orthosis in the nonsurgical correction of complex auricular deformity

Huijuan Xu,
Shaoguang Ding,
Fei Zhang,
Zhifeng Zhang,
Xiangyu Chen,
Mingyang Li,
Haitao Yang,
Fugen Han,
Hongjian Liu

Affiliations

Huijuan Xu: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, People's Hospital of Henan University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
Shaoguang Ding: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
Fei Zhang: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
Zhifeng Zhang: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
Xiangyu Chen: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, People's Hospital of Henan University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
Mingyang Li: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
Haitao Yang: Zheng Dong Mihuan Clinic, Zhengzhou, China
Fugen Han: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China; Corresponding author. Henan Children's Hospital, No.33, Longhu Outer Ring East Road, Zhengzhou. China.
Hongjian Liu: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, Zhengzhou, China; Corresponding author. Henan Provincial People's Hospital, No.7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou, China.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 19, no. 1
pp. 24 – 29

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[Abstract]: Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using a strip-shaped cymba conchae orthosis for the nonsurgical correction of complex auricular deformities. Methods: Clinical data were collected from 2020 to 2021 for 6 patients who underwent correction using a strip-shaped cymba conchae orthosis. The indications, corrective effects, and complications associated with use of the orthosis were analyzed. Results: There were four indications for treatment: cryptotia with helix adhesion; cryptotia with grade I microtia; cryptotia with excessive helix thickness; and auricular deformity beyond the treatment time window (≥6 months). Excellent corrective effects were observed in all 6 patients. Complications occurred in one patient, who recovered after symptomatic treatment. Conclusion: The use of a strip-shaped cymba conchae orthosis alone or combined with a U-shaped helix orthosis presents a feasible approach for correcting complex auricular deformities or deformities beyond the treatment time window in pediatric patients.

Published in Journal of Otology

ISSN: 1672-2930 (Print)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: China
LCC subjects: Medicine: Otorhinolaryngology
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-otology/

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