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Al Hafiz
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
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Functional Restoration of the Superior Auriculocephalic Sulcus in Cryptotia: A Case Report Validating the Twin Compression Theory via an Extended Sub-Galeal Advancement Flap Stevani Irwan; Al Hafiz
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v10i3.1541

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Background: Cryptotia, characterized by the invagination of the superior helix beneath the temporal skin, presents significant functional challenges regarding the retention of eyewear and protective masks. While prevalent in East Asian populations, data from the Indonesian archipelago is scarce. This study aims to document the functional and aesthetic outcomes of a modified surgical technique in a monozygotic twin, addressing the twin compression etiological hypothesis. Case presentation: A 7-year-old male monozygotic twin presented with Type I Cryptotia of the right ear, with a superior helix-to-mastoid distance of 0 mm. The co-twin exhibited normal auricular morphology. The patient underwent a partial otoplasty combined with a modified posterior auricular advancement flap. The specific modification involved extended sub-galeal undermining to recruit maximum tissue elasticity. Cartilage reshaping was performed using non-absorbable horizontal mattress sutures. Postoperative evaluation at 3 months revealed a superior helix-mastoid distance increase to 12 mm and an auriculocephalic angle restoration to 30 degrees. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures via a validated Visual Analog Scale showed an improvement from 2 to 9 out of 10. No immediate recurrence or hypertrophic scarring was observed. Conclusion: The extended sub-galeal advancement flap offers a promising solution for sulcus restoration, prioritizing vascularity and tissue recruitment over skin grafting. This case supports the intrauterine mechanical compression theory as a viable etiology for sporadic cryptotia. Short-term results are robust, though long-term surveillance is required to monitor cartilage memory.
From Nasal Vestibulitis to Maxillofacial Abscess: Reconstruction of Extensive MRSA-Induced Defects in a Diabetic Patient Clarissa Fiolly Refieska; Al Hafiz
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v10i4.1556

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Background: Nasal vestibulitis is frequently regarded as a benign localized infection. However, in immunocompromised hosts, specifically those with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, it can rapidly escalate into a life-threatening maxillofacial abscess involving the danger triangle of the face. The synergistic destructive potential of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and hyperglycemia poses a formidable challenge for reconstructive surgery due to extensive tissue necrosis and compromised microvasculature. This study evaluates the efficacy of a dual-flap approach—combining Rotation and V-Y Advancement flaps—for restoring extensive midfacial defects. Case presentation: A 51-year-old male with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes presented with a massive, ruptured maxillofacial abscess originating from neglected nasal vestibulitis exacerbated by rhinotillexomania. The infection resulted in extensive necrosis spanning the nasal dorsum, infraorbital regions, and forehead. Microbiological analysis confirmed MRSA. Laboratory markers indicated severe sepsis with leukocytosis of 34,840 /mm³ and hyperglycemia of 328 mg/dL. Following acute stabilization and surgical debridement, the patient sustained a complex soft-tissue defect crossing multiple aesthetic subunits. A staged reconstruction was performed three weeks post-debridement. A V-Y advancement flap was utilized for the infraorbital and medial cheek defects to minimize ectropion risk, while a rotation flap was designed for the glabella and nasal dorsum to recruit forehead tissue. Conclusion: The combination of V-Y advancement and rotation flaps provides a robust, anatomically adaptable, and aesthetically superior solution for complex midfacial defects where skin laxity is compromised. This approach allows for tension-free closure in the aesthetic subunits of the face, even in patients with compromised perfusion due to diabetes. Early recognition of MRSA in diabetic vestibulitis is critical to preventing catastrophic tissue loss.
Functional Restoration of the Superior Auriculocephalic Sulcus in Cryptotia: A Case Report Validating the Twin Compression Theory via an Extended Sub-Galeal Advancement Flap Stevani Irwan; Al Hafiz
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v10i3.1541

Abstract

Background: Cryptotia, characterized by the invagination of the superior helix beneath the temporal skin, presents significant functional challenges regarding the retention of eyewear and protective masks. While prevalent in East Asian populations, data from the Indonesian archipelago is scarce. This study aims to document the functional and aesthetic outcomes of a modified surgical technique in a monozygotic twin, addressing the twin compression etiological hypothesis. Case presentation: A 7-year-old male monozygotic twin presented with Type I Cryptotia of the right ear, with a superior helix-to-mastoid distance of 0 mm. The co-twin exhibited normal auricular morphology. The patient underwent a partial otoplasty combined with a modified posterior auricular advancement flap. The specific modification involved extended sub-galeal undermining to recruit maximum tissue elasticity. Cartilage reshaping was performed using non-absorbable horizontal mattress sutures. Postoperative evaluation at 3 months revealed a superior helix-mastoid distance increase to 12 mm and an auriculocephalic angle restoration to 30 degrees. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures via a validated Visual Analog Scale showed an improvement from 2 to 9 out of 10. No immediate recurrence or hypertrophic scarring was observed. Conclusion: The extended sub-galeal advancement flap offers a promising solution for sulcus restoration, prioritizing vascularity and tissue recruitment over skin grafting. This case supports the intrauterine mechanical compression theory as a viable etiology for sporadic cryptotia. Short-term results are robust, though long-term surveillance is required to monitor cartilage memory.
From Nasal Vestibulitis to Maxillofacial Abscess: Reconstruction of Extensive MRSA-Induced Defects in a Diabetic Patient Clarissa Fiolly Refieska; Al Hafiz
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v10i4.1556

Abstract

Background: Nasal vestibulitis is frequently regarded as a benign localized infection. However, in immunocompromised hosts, specifically those with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, it can rapidly escalate into a life-threatening maxillofacial abscess involving the danger triangle of the face. The synergistic destructive potential of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and hyperglycemia poses a formidable challenge for reconstructive surgery due to extensive tissue necrosis and compromised microvasculature. This study evaluates the efficacy of a dual-flap approach—combining Rotation and V-Y Advancement flaps—for restoring extensive midfacial defects. Case presentation: A 51-year-old male with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes presented with a massive, ruptured maxillofacial abscess originating from neglected nasal vestibulitis exacerbated by rhinotillexomania. The infection resulted in extensive necrosis spanning the nasal dorsum, infraorbital regions, and forehead. Microbiological analysis confirmed MRSA. Laboratory markers indicated severe sepsis with leukocytosis of 34,840 /mm³ and hyperglycemia of 328 mg/dL. Following acute stabilization and surgical debridement, the patient sustained a complex soft-tissue defect crossing multiple aesthetic subunits. A staged reconstruction was performed three weeks post-debridement. A V-Y advancement flap was utilized for the infraorbital and medial cheek defects to minimize ectropion risk, while a rotation flap was designed for the glabella and nasal dorsum to recruit forehead tissue. Conclusion: The combination of V-Y advancement and rotation flaps provides a robust, anatomically adaptable, and aesthetically superior solution for complex midfacial defects where skin laxity is compromised. This approach allows for tension-free closure in the aesthetic subunits of the face, even in patients with compromised perfusion due to diabetes. Early recognition of MRSA in diabetic vestibulitis is critical to preventing catastrophic tissue loss.
Co-Authors Clarissa Fiolly Refieska Stevani Irwan