Use of Platelet-enriched Plasma During Auricular Reconstruction

Use of Platelet-enriched Plasma to Improve the Percentage of Integration of the Cutaneous Graft During Second Stage of Auricular Reconstruction in Children Aged 8-12 Years; A Controlled Clinical Trial

In this study investigators are trying to determine the benefits of using platelet enriched plasma during the second stage of auricular reconstruction. The intervention will be blinded to the surgeon and the surgical team. The main outcome will be the evaluation of the integration rate of the skin full thickness graft used to coat the auricular frame.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Microtia Tanzer II-A
• patients aged 8-12 years
• Haemoglobin > 10 gr/dL
• History of first stage of auricular reconstruction

Exclusion Criteria:

• associated endocrinopathies
• desnutrition (<2.5 gr/ dL)