title: Button-down procedure for correction of cleft earlobe malformation.
abstract: The button-down procedure for correction of a tag and cleft type of cleft earlobe malformation has been presented. The method is simple and easy to perform. We were able to add relative fullness with a natural look to several malformed earlobes that satisfactorily matched the contralateral earlobe in size and shape. The patients and their parents were pleased with our results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Roh
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods