Surgical correction of the cauliflower ear.
The cauliflower ear presents a challenge to the surgeon. Patients complain of discomfort and appearance. Three patients were treated surgically via a posterior approach to remove the hardened segment and re-sculpture a leaf of cartilage left in place. An acceptable cosmetic result was achieved and all patients are currently pain free.
Vogelin
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RAFT Institute for Plastic Surgery Research and Education, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Vernon and Watford Hospitals NHS Trust, Northwood, Middlesex, UK.
Grobbelaar
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Chana
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Gault
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000601:surgery; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*