title: Correction of Stahl ear deformity using a suture technique.
abstract: Correction of partial ear deformities can be a challenging task for the plastic surgeon. There are no standard techniques for correcting many of these deformities, and several different techniques are described in literature. Stahl ear is one such anomaly, characterized by an accessory third crus in the ear cartilage, giving rise to an irregular helical rim. The conventional techniques of correcting this deformity include either excision of the cartilage, repositioning of the cartilage, or scoring techniques. We recently encountered a case of Stahl ear deformity and undertook correction using internal sutures with very good results. The technical details of the surgery are described along with a review of literature on correcting similar anomalies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom. adilaku@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Muhammad Adil Abbas
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Rajive M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Jose
authors.forename: Syed Nadir
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: Lok Huei
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Yap
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques