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Autologous



        Reconstruction









        Advantages




              Autologous tissue, no foreign body

                 reaction


              Able to preserve native auricular skin

                 over lateral surface for better cosmesis


              High safety profile


              Proven durability















        Disadvantages



              Age >10


              Ossification of cartilage if age >20


              Staged procedure


              Donor site morbidity


              Cartilage resorption with time


              Steep learning curve
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