title: Correction of Lying Ears by Augmentation of the Conchoscaphal Angle.
abstract: Lying ears are defined as ears that protrude less from the head, and in frontal view, are characterized by lateral positioning of antihelical contour relative to the helical rim. These aesthetically displeasing ears require correction in accord with the goals of otoplasty stated by McDowell. The authors present a case of lying ears treated by correcting the conchomastoid angle using Z-plasty, resection of posterior auricular muscle, and correction of the conchoscaphal angle by releasing cartilage using 2 full-thickness incisions and grafting of a conchal cartilage spacer. By combining these techniques, the authors efficiently corrected lying ears and produced aesthetically pleasing results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Eun
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Chi-Ho
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Yeo
authors.forename: Taegon
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Yong-Ha
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jun Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Kyu-Jin
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Chung
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods