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Torn earlobe repair.

Deborah Watson1

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California 92161, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|January 10, 2002
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This review covers various surgical techniques for repairing torn earlobes, including methods that reconstruct the earring hole. It offers recommendations for effective surgical approaches to torn earlobe repair.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Torn earlobes are a common occurrence.
  • Various surgical techniques exist for earlobe repair.
  • Reconstruction of the earring hole is a consideration in some methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of published earlobe repair techniques.
  • To detail methods that include earring hole reconstruction.
  • To offer recommendations for surgical approaches to torn earlobes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of published earlobe repair techniques.
  • Analysis of methods incorporating earring hole reconstruction.
  • Compilation of surgical recommendations.

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Main Results:

  • Multiple surgical techniques for torn earlobe repair are available.
  • Some techniques reconstruct the earring hole during repair.
  • Later repiercing is often recommended.

Conclusions:

  • A range of earlobe repair techniques exist.
  • Surgical approach should consider earring hole reconstruction.
  • Further recommendations are provided for optimal outcomes.