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A Hollow Tridimensional Silicone Template for Microtia Reconstruction and Postoperative Scar Compression

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Microtia poses a great challenge in auricular reconstruction, due to a great number of anatomical details on the anterior aspect, and its tridimensional shape. Numerous techniques have been described in an attempt to optimize results. We have designed a hollow tridimensional silicon template to serve as an intrasurgical guide for ear’s anatomy, size and projection, according to the normal side, which allows better results of auricular reconstruction. It also can be used as a customized post-operative compression method. We believe it could be a valuable tool for microtia reconstruction surgery.

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  1. Pediatric Plastic Surgery Unit, Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna Hospital, Santiago, Chile

    Carmen Gloria Morovic & Claudia Jorquera

  2. Odontologist, Clínica Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

    María Ester Hidalgo

  3. Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

    Rodrigo Tejos & Andrea Ramirez

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Morovic, C.G., Hidalgo, M.E., Tejos, R. et al. A Hollow Tridimensional Silicone Template for Microtia Reconstruction and Postoperative Scar Compression. Aesth Plast Surg 47 (Suppl 1), 111–113 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-022-03043-x

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