Correction of congenital auricular deformities by splinting in the neonatal period.
Many congenital ear deformities involve abnormal plical folding. This appears to be a result of deficient intrinsic and extrinsic auricular muscle activity as well as intrauterine pressure effects. These deformities can usually be corrected by appropriate splinting in the neonatal period, a time when estrogen activity is increased and the ear is very malleable. The methods used and the results of treatment are presented.
D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D013165:Splints; D013997:Time Factors