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An Unusual Delayed Complication of Rib Graft Microtia Reconstruction After Two Decades: A Case Report

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Microtia comprises a spectrum of congenital malformation characterized by partial deformities of the auricular components to complete absence of pinna. Surgical reconstructions of this anomaly are often complex and technically challenging. Infection, hematoma, and skin necrosis with resultant exposed cartilage graft tend to occur in the early phase of post-operative care. Herein, we report a case of a spontaneous auricular abscess with exposed cartilage framework 20 years following rib cartilage reconstruction. To our knowledge, this is the first case of such an occurrence. The treatment options are discussed, along with the review of the literature.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Selayang, Batu Caves, Malaysia

    Geng Ju Tuang

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Malaysia

    Geng Ju Tuang & Asma Abdullah

  3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Universiti Teknologi MARA Specialist Medical Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia

    Masaany Mansor

  4. Centre of Ear, Hearing, and Speech (Institute-HEARS), Faculty of Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Asma Abdullah

  5. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tingkat 9. Clinical Building, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM Medical Centre Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Asma Abdullah

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GJT was responsible in manuscript drafting and writing, manuscript concept and design, data collection and/or processing. MM was responsible in supervising, manuscript reviewing and editing. AA was responsible in supervising, manuscript reviewing and editing, and gave final approval of the version to be published.

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Tuang, G.J., Mansor, M. & Abdullah, A. An Unusual Delayed Complication of Rib Graft Microtia Reconstruction After Two Decades: A Case Report. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 74 (Suppl 3), 3671–3674 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02316-8

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