A novel incision design for Vibrant SoundBridge® implantation prior to auricular reconstruction for microtia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to present and evaluate a surgical approach for placing a Vibrant Soundbridge® (VSB) device prior to auricular reconstruction in patients with microtia atresia. The goal was to determine whether an incision line for VSB implantation, located sufficiently posterior to the planned area of auricular reconstruction, could prevent interference with subsequent auricular surgeries and ensure stable hearing outcomes.

Methods

We retrospectively examined four patients with unilateral microtia who underwent VSB implantation before auricular reconstruction. The incision line was placed approximately 5 cm posterior to the posterior edge of the temporomandibular joint, ensuring that it remained at least 2 cm away from the future area of auricular reconstruction.

SUBMITTER: Ueda N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306728 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature