Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Zhang Ruhong
chief physician
Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Professional research focuses on auricle plastic surgery and ear reconstruction, involving clinical surgical improvement and auricle cartilage tissue engineering. Treatment of microtia requires distinguishing between cosmetic reconstruction and hearing problems.
Featured procedure / treatment
Auricle reconstruction and shape reconstruction
According to the patient's age, tissue conditions and plan selection, the auricle stent and covering tissue reconstruction may be carried out, and staged surgery may be performed. Hearing assessment and treatment need to be connected by relevant specialists.
Mainly concerned diseases
Microtia, auricle defects
Professional features
Focus on auricle morphology, symmetry, and tissue conditions, and discuss overall needs with other specialties.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
What do you need to know before treatment?
Assessment and applicable conditions
Auricular reconstruction does not mean restoration of hearing; the donor site, scars, infections, and the need for multiple surgeries should be understood in advance.
Recommended materials to prepare
Previous surgical data, ear imaging and hearing examination, related deformities and underlying diseases.
This page is used to understand professional directions and does not constitute individual diagnosis and treatment advice. Specific admissions, surgical procedures, risks and treatment arrangements must be evaluated and confirmed by the hospital.