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A technique for remodeling the antihelix to correct the prominent ear
1Cattedra di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale, Facoltà di Medicina, Università di Udine, Italy. maxil2@med.uniud.it
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.