Objective: To analyze the clinical efficacy of Nagata;s techniques in auricular reconstruction for microtia.
Methods: One hundred and seventeen patients (120 ears) with congenital microtia underwent auricular reconstruction mainly by Nagata;s techniques.
Results: All patients were followed up for 6 m approximately 5 y (average 1 y) after surgery. The anatomic structure and appearance were satisfactory in all 120 reconstructed ears.
Conclusions: Nagata's technique for auricular reconstruction is suitable to Asian patients with few complications, few stages and excellent reconstructed structure.
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