Minimally Invasive Technique for Correction of Prominent Ear

MATERIALS and METHODS: A total of 16 patients were operated by incisionless otoplasty in both ears simultaneously. Therefore, 32 ears were included in the study. Postoperative follow-up was carried out for 6 months to determine the efficacy of this technique, complications, and recurrence of the abn...

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Published inThe journal of international advanced otology Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 259 - 262
Main Authors Teaima, Ahmed Abdelmoneim, Hasaballah, Mohammed Saad, Mady, Ossama Mustafa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ankara AVES 01.08.2020
Mediterranean Society for Otology and Audiology
The European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
Subjects
Age
Cartilage
Ethics
Hematoma
Local anesthesia
Original
Otolaryngology
Physiology
Surgery
Surgical techniques
Sutures
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Summary:MATERIALS and METHODS: A total of 16 patients were operated by incisionless otoplasty in both ears simultaneously. Therefore, 32 ears were included in the study. Postoperative follow-up was carried out for 6 months to determine the efficacy of this technique, complications, and recurrence of the abnormal shape. RESULTS: Two ears (2/32) were presented with slight protrusion three months postoperatively Three ears had postoperatively exposed sutures that needed to be embedded again under local anesthesia. The satisfaction rate was found to be 88% by the visual analog scale. No perichondritis or other complications occurred postoperatively. The technique results in correction of the deformity without any visible evidence of surgery. CONCLUSION: This technique is effective and safe for correction of prominent ear with negligible rate of complications and rapid recovery time. KEYWORDS: Ear, auricle, deformity, technique
ISSN:1308-7649
2148-3817
DOI:10.5152/iao.2020.7942