title: The modified converse technique in combination with cavum rotation.
abstract: We report our experiences in 210 patients with protruding ears who underwent a surgical correction of their deformity using a modified "Converse technique." The technique combines a posterior incomplete cartilage incision with permanent cartilage sutures and a cavum rotation if necessary. The described technique provides a good anterior width and normal relief, with shaped anthelix and crus superior, can be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Prosper Hospital, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Ruhr University Bochum, 45659 Recklinghausen, Germany.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mattheis
authors.forename: Ralf
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Siegert
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012399:Rotation; D013536:Suture Techniques