Innovative method to correct Stahl ear that involves full thickness scoring incisions and an onlay graft of cymba conchal cartilage

Abstract We successfully corrected Stahl ear with a combination of scoring incisions and a conchal cartilage graft. The cymba concha was used as an onlay graft, to serve as an anatomical splint. This technique maintains the original size of the ear without an irregular contour or visible scars, and...

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Published inBritish journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 81 - 83
Main Authors Kim, Sue Min, Kwon, Byung Yeun, Jun, Young Joon, Kim, Young Jin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2017
Subjects
Auricular anomalies
Dentistry
Ear Auricle - abnormalities
Ear Auricle - surgery
Ear Cartilage - transplantation
Female
Humans
Otoplasty
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Stahl's ear
Surgery
Otoplasty
Auricular anomalies
Stahl's ear
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Summary:Abstract We successfully corrected Stahl ear with a combination of scoring incisions and a conchal cartilage graft. The cymba concha was used as an onlay graft, to serve as an anatomical splint. This technique maintains the original size of the ear without an irregular contour or visible scars, and it makes it possible to reshape stiff cartilage.
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ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.04.023