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Autologous Reconstruction

Nagata Two-stage

Reconstruction

 Pioneered by Prof. S. Nagata in 1985

 The most common practice worldwide

 First stage

 Harvest of 6-9 costal cartilage for
th
fabrication of ear framework, which will
be placed underneath ear skin

 At least >10 years old with chest wall
circumference >60cm to ensure Prof. S. Nagata
adequate stock of cartilage for
reconstruction

Nagata S. Plast Reconstr Surg 1993;92(02):187–201