title: Analysis in otoplasty.
abstract: The normal auricle has a well-recognized shape, and significant deviation from "normal" is immediately evident. In particular, prominent ears are readily apparent and are a relatively frequent cause of patient concern. Correction of the outstanding ear requires a careful understanding of the discrete elements that compose the normal ear. Careful anatomic analysis to determine the precise cause allows appropriate preoperative planning for the correction of a protruding ear.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 7 Silverstein/3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. beckermailbox@aol.com
authors.forename: Daniel G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Stephen S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Lai
authors.forename: Jeffrey B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Wise
authors.forename: Jacob D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Steiger
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques