Do Long-term Thoracic Adaptations Occur in Pediatric Microtia Patients After Costal Cartilage Harvesting?
Despite perichondrium-preserving techniques, rib cartilage harvest leads to permanent thoracic asymmetry, particularly in transverse and sagittal dimensions. However, longitudinal compensatory growth appears to mitigate height differences after skeletal maturity. These potential deformities should be discussed with patients during preoperative counseling to ensure informed decision-making.
Authors
- Jisu Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9512-1934)
- So Young Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8537-0507)
- Chan-Woo Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4332-5863)
- Kap Sung Oh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5535-8400)
Institutions
- Samsung Medical Center (KR)
- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012687
- Primary Topic
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00