How Do We Make a New Ear Out of Rib Cartilage for Microtia Patients ?
We recommend using costal cartilage for the framework of ear (not Medpor), which is the safest and durable way of reconstructing the ear. Some other centers are using “Medpore” framework for the ear, which is easier, but it is likely to make problems eventually (over 5 or 10 years later).
