title: An effective technique of helical cartilage scoring for correction of prominent ear deformity.
abstract: Otoplasty has a long history starting from 1948, when Dieffenbach described it first. Multiple technical modifications have been reported since. We propose a technique of scoring the helical cartilage without a visible incision on the lateral aspect of pinna for easier remolding of cartilage through posterior approach. The results have been excellent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: Ashok Raj
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Koul
authors.forename: Rahul K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Patil