Practicals · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Ear reconstruction
Microtia reconstruction with costal cartilage framework
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- PI - perform independently (NMC); perform independently (DrNB operative skills)
- Also called
- ear framework carving
Videos and resources
- VideoMicrotia Surgery For Ear Reconstruction1:10
- VideoMicrotia(Part 1 of 2) ZC Model Cartilage Training Set10:00
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Demonstrate the carving and shaping of a cartilage framework to reconstruct microtia.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 9)
“Repair of traumatic ear injuries, reconstruction of various defects, microtia and ear anomalies correction.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 21)