Shape Optimization of Costal Cartilage Framework Fabrication Based on Finite Element Analysis for Reducing Incidence of Auricular Reconstruction Complications

Skin necrosis is the most common complication in total auricular reconstruction, which is mainly induced by vascular compromise and local stress concentration of the overlying skin. Previous studies generally emphasized the increase in the skin flap blood supply, while few reports considered the mec...

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Main Authors: Jing Zhong, Suijun Chen, Yanyan Zhao, Junfeiyang Yin, Yilin Wang, Haihuan Gong, Xueyuan Zhang, Jiejie Wang, Yaobin Wu, Wenhua Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2021.766599/full