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Refinements In Otoplasty Technique For Bat Ears | ||
| Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal | ||
| Article 1, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 18-24 PDF (0 K) | ||
| Author | ||
| Ahmed Abdul-Kareem M.Norris | ||
| Abstract | ||
| ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Protruding ear is generally the result of a malformed antihelix, hypertrophied/malpositioned concha or in most cases a combination of all these conditions. METHODS: Otoplasty is a common plastic surgical procedure performed to correct protruding ears. A description is presented of a posterior approach in prone position under GA with few modifications. Open anterior cartilage scoring with toothed forceps, conchoscaphal Mustarde suturing, conchamastoid suturing, or a combination were used to correct the deformity. The follow-up periods ranged from 6 – 8 months. . Postoperative evaluation was done by another doctor. RESULTS: There were no early complications. There was one late complication requiring revision surgery. All patients achieved satisfactory results, as determined by questioning of both patients and parents 6 months postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Prone position under general anesthesia was found to be safe and efficacious procedure .The use of toothed forceps seems to be a good alternative when specific cartilage scorers are not available. Using needles for marking the site of Mustarde sutures appear to be more practical than marking with methylene blue. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Bat ear; Prominent ear; otoplasty; conchal setback; and conchal reduction | ||
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