title: Stahl's ear correction: synergistic use of cartilage abrading, strategic Mustarde suture placement, and anterior anticonvexity suture.
abstract: Stahl ear deformity is characterized by a third auricular crus with a horizontal orientation. A diminutive superior crus and prominence of the upper pole of the ear are also generally present. Many acknowledge that Stahl ear is a challenging deformity to correct. In the present report, an effective technique is introduced that uses 3 different, yet synergistic, maneuvers to oblate the third crus, enhance the superior crus, and normalize superior pole projection. The maneuvers are posterior abrading of the third crus, strategic placement of a posterior Mustarde suture, and placement of an anterior anticonvexity suture. Postoperative care involves the use of a custom scaphoid fossa splint and headband.
authors.affiliation: Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, Austin, TX, USA. Abweinfeld1@seton.org
authors.forename: Adam Bryce
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Weinfeld
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques