Postoperative Cutaneous Sensory Recovery After Different Surgical Approaches for Microtia and Ear Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most common means of ear reconstruction include a cutaneous flap (CF) or a fascial flap with skin graft (FSG). Each approach has advantages and disadvantages; however, sensory outcomes have yet to be compared. This study aimed to compare sensory outcomes between these 2 ear reconstruction approaches.

Methods

Pediatric and adult patients with microtia or who underwent ear reconstruction were included. Sensory recovery was assessed using a 5-filament Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test sensory score before reconstruction, when available, and after single- or 2-stage reconstruction. When available, the ear remnant and the contralateral ear were used as controls.

Results

Sensory data were collected from 2022 to 2024. Twenty-eight patients (32 reconstructed e

SUBMITTER: Willens SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12714146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature