title: Distortion of the auriculocephalic angle following rhytidectomy. Recognition and prevention.
abstract: Distortion of ear protrusion after rhytidectomy results in an aesthetically unfavorable appearance. We have seen cases in which the auriculocephalic angle has widened postoperatively, producing a noticeable deformity. Herein, we report 3 cases that resulted in abnormal postsurgical ear protrusion. We also discuss prevention through the use of conchal setback sutures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Calif, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Goode
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013536:Suture Techniques