Otoplasty for prominent ears

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

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“…4 A poorly developed or absent superior crus and body of the antihelix is always observed, complementing an anatomic picture which will define the degree of deformity. Secondary abnormalities requiring repair may be observed in the lobe or helical rim, eventually causing specific types of deformational anomalies, such as the shell ear, 5 lop ear, or crumpled ear 6 which are not in the scope of this study.…”

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The Use of a Retroauricular Fascioperichondrial Flap in the Recreation of the Antihelical Fold in Prominent Ear Surgery

Frascino

2009

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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The surgical treatments for prominent ears are on the basis of the approach over the basics of the deformity decrease the concha-mastoid angle and create a new antihelical fold. The author describes a new retroauricular flap to be used in the recreation of the antihelical fold and critically analyzes the cosmetic results and complications. A skin ellipse is outlined on the posterior surface of the ear. After hydrodissection with anesthetic solution in the outlined area, the skin is removed as thin as possible over the superior mid ear, preserving the underlying connective tissue and perichondrium. A triangular flap is created in the superior third of the raw area and elevated in the subperichondrial plane. The fixation of the flap posteriorly allows the medialization of the upper pole, resulting in a natural antihelical fold. One hundred sixty-one otoplasties were performed in 82 patients (3 unilateral), 53 women and 29 men. Mean age was 19.2 years and mean follow-up time was 3.4 years. Loss of correction at the upper pole led to secondary correction in 12 ears (7.45%). Suture extrusion was observed in 7 ears (4.34%). Hypertrophic scarring developed in 3 ears (1.86%). The accumulated risk of reoperation was of 10.85% in 9 years. The retroauricular fascioperichondrial flap combined with other techniques may be used as a standard procedure in the surgical treatment of prominent ears.

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The Use of a Retroauricular Fascioperichondrial Flap in the Recreation of the Antihelical Fold in Prominent Ear Surgery

Frascino

2009

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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“…These are more difficult to predict or treat. Deformities may include irregularities, sharp edges, and overcorrection, which are difficult to treat in revision surgery [10][11][12][13][14][15].…”

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Prominent Ears: Impact of Combination of Techniques

Mohamed¹,

Hassan²,

Kandil³

et al. 2020

Ann Otolaryngol Rhinol

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Purpose: Estimate the effect of combination of different otoplasty techniques and its effects of patients' psychological condition. Methods: From January 2015 to July 2019, otoplasty for 30 patients complaining of bilateral prominent ears were done. Suture techniques were combined with scoring with no cartilage excision have been used to ensure symmetrical and adequate repair with no relapse from the surgery. Results: 30 patients were operated. 28 patients were satisfied. 2 early complications occurred in the form of hematoma, which were evacuated and treated conservatively. Also, 2 late hypertrophic scaring of the post auricular sulci were treated with silicone gel and intra lesional injection of corticosteroids. Patient satisfaction was the utmost, with great impact on psychological status and lifestyle changes. Conclusion: Combination of suture techniques and cartilage scoring with no cartilage excision in surgical management of protruding ears has a great role in restoring normal and symmetrical shape and greatly prevents relapse of the condition. Minimal of no complications could be guaranteed if combination is adequate. Postoperative psychological improvement and change in life style is well established.

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“…4e22 among otoplasty techniques we can divide them into two groups: the cartilage-incision and the suture-placement procedures. Combined techniques and a large number of surgical techniques or modifications have been explained to improve the cosmetic outcome [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Scoring of the anterior surface of the auricular cartilage is one of the most commonly used procedures in otoplasty, and we believe it is a very safe technique.…”

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Chong-Chet Anterior Scoring Technique for the Correction of Prominent Ears: Results in 30 Patients

Sivrioğlu¹,

Irkoren²,

Aksoy³

et al. 2012

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A lot ofotoplasty techniques have been developed during the past years. However, there is no single perfect technique which is worldwide accepted. We present our assessment of a Chong-Chet anterior scoring technique for the correction of prominent ears which we applied in 30 patients between 2005 and 2010. This study is a report of creating a natural fold of cartilage using Chong-Chet anterior scoring technique by cartilage incision at the border between the antihelix and scapha, with medial scoring of the scapha and lateral scoring of the antihelix. Sutures were used to maintain the created fold. There were no major complications at the 1-year follow-up evaluation. None of the patients developed a recurrence, or retro protrusion of the helix which required a second operation for correction. The procedure is a simple surgical technique. The reconstructed ear shows reliable results in stability, size and normal convolutions. Furthermore, sharp cartilaginous ridges and hidden helix are avoided.

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Otoplasty for prominent ears

Cited by 30 publications

References 6 publications

The Use of a Retroauricular Fascioperichondrial Flap in the Recreation of the Antihelical Fold in Prominent Ear Surgery

The Use of a Retroauricular Fascioperichondrial Flap in the Recreation of the Antihelical Fold in Prominent Ear Surgery

Prominent Ears: Impact of Combination of Techniques

Chong-Chet Anterior Scoring Technique for the Correction of Prominent Ears: Results in 30 Patients

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