Repositioning of prominent ears.
An operation for the repair of prominent ears is presented that includes the best features of the cartilage incision and cartilage suturing techniques. By using the best of several procedures, an operation has been developed which gives consistent, reproducible results in the treatment of prominent ears; and which is easily adaptable for children.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques