| Title | A technique for remodeling the antihelix to correct the prominent ear. | | Author(s) | Robiony M, Costa F, Politi M | | Institution | Cattedra di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale, Facoltà di Medicina, Università di Udine, Italy. maxil2@med.uniud.it | | Source | J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001 Jan; 59(1):9-13; discussion 13-4. | | MeSH | Ear Cartilages
Ear, External
Esthetics
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Suture Techniques
| | Abstract | PURPOSE: This report presents a simplified and quick surgical method for correction of the prominent car.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty otoplasties in 29 patients were performed to reshape the antihelix. The technique was based on the Stenstrom method plus use of the Kaye suture.
RESULTS: No major complications were observed while using this method, and good aesthetic results were obtained.
CONCLUSIONS: This surgical technique represents an easy, rapid, and safe method to reshape the antihelix. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 11152198 |
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