Otoplasty for lop ears

Hinderer, Ulrich T.; Rio, Juan L. del; Fregenal, F J

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“…Hinderer et al 1 stated in 1987 the surgical principles for the correction of lop ears, which are still used today: correction of the constricted and overhanging upper auricular pole and straightening of the scapha. Our surgical algorithm is based on the same principles, with different techniques applied based on the degree of deformity present.…”

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“…Apart from the deformities described by Hinderer et al, 1 there are authors concerned about the height deficiency in patients with lop ears. Kislov 15 described the correction of the cupped ear in 2 stages, focusing on the height difference and the overhanging helix.…”

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“…These findings are usually accompanied by an underdevelopment of the antihelix, especially affecting the superior crus. 1 The terminology used for this type of malformation has been confusing, and there are still medical professionals using the term lop ear for many congenital malformations. However, the fact that the underdeveloped antihelix is a common feature found in lop ears, cup ears, and protruding ears is recognized by many authors.…”

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“…The lop ear refers to a congenital malformation of the ear defined by the downward folding of the helix at the level of the tuberculum auriculae (Darwin tubercle), as well as the deficiency of the helix and scapha. These findings are usually accompanied by an underdevelopment of the antihelix, especially affecting the superior crus 1 . The terminology used for this type of malformation has been confusing, and there are still medical professionals using the term lop ear for many congenital malformations.…”

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Lop Ear to Conchal Microtia

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Background: The lop ear deformity is defined by a deficient helix and scapha, underdeveloped anthelix, and downfolding of the helix. The terminology used is still confusing, and the treatment is not entirely structured. The aim of this study was to provide a new systematic surgical approach of this deformity based on our center's experience. Materials and Methods: All patients undergoing surgical correction of lop ears between 2007 and 2019 at Great Ormond Street Hospital were included. Patients' data, surgical techniques, and postoperative complications were recorded. Results: Based on our records, we identified 3 surgical techniques for the correction of lop ears, based on the degree of deformity encountered. In a mild lop ear, correction was achieved with a modified otoplasty technique by improving the definition of the antihelix and superior crus. In a moderate deformity, additional remodeling of the lidded helix was performed (extended otoplasty), whereas for the severe lop ear, the amount of cupping and the deficient cartilage required formal reconstruction using a carved rib cartilage framework. There were a total of 109 patients and 146 lop ears: 58 mild, 27 moderate, and 61 severe lop ears. Conclusion:We feel that there is a point in the spectrum of congenital ear deformity when a severe lop ear becomes a conchal microtia and recommend this approach to simplify the management of these cases. This is intended to bring greater clarity to how to deal with lop ears, based on the severity of the deformity and the surgical techniques used.

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The Anterior-Posterior Otoplasty

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Surgical correction of lop and cup ear deformities

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Eur J Plast Surg (1992) 15:90-93 European lr~Lt ~o doumal of Vl#J~lrdg~ Summary. The published methods for surgical correction of lop and cup ears are numerous. Surgical techniques must restore the helix overhang, raise and lengthen the helical arch and correct the protrusion, if it exists. Some authors try to add cartilage and skin to correct the deformity. We believe that, except in the most severe cases, there is no real reduction in size at the upper third of the lop and cup ears. In moderately and severely constricted ears, expansion of the upper pole of the ear by a double, opposite directed, Z-plasty, based on Hinderer's technique, provides predictable and safe results and has proved to be easy to apply to each patient. Lop and cup ears constitute a wide range of ear deformities, inherited as autosomal dominant characters, with inconstant expression [5]. They are difficult to classify and to define [7]. The main features of the lop ear are:

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Otoplasty for lop ears

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Lop Ear to Conchal Microtia

Lop Ear to Conchal Microtia

The Anterior-Posterior Otoplasty

Surgical correction of lop and cup ear deformities

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