title: The lateral conchal resection otoplasty.
abstract: A procedure for surgical correction of protruding ears has been utilized in 118 cases. The technique incorporates steps to correct the most common deformities found on preoperative evaluation. The lateral conchal resection com bined with mattress sutures is not complex and thus readily learned by residents. It has yielded consistently excellent cosmetic results combined with an exceedingly low complication rate. The procedure is adaptable to well over 90 percent of patients seeking an otoplasty procedure.
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques