A simple variant of surgical correction of prominent ears. Description of the surgical technique and follow-up examination in 36 patients.
A technically simple technique of otoplasty has been developed. An ovular skin excision is made on the posterior side of the auricle and then a transcartilaginous incision that corresponds to the future dorsal part of the antihelical fold. A parallel anterior incision of the anterior aspect of the cartilage helps to create a normal and harmonious configuration by smoothing the inward bending. Thirty-six patients were operated on and followed up for between six months and two years. The surgical results are satisfactory and there have been only two recurrences.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Sahlgrenska Hospital, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
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D000293:Adolescent; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors