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Pediatric esthetic otoplasty
Noah Benjamin Sands1, Peter A Adamson1
1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, R. Fraser Elliott Building, 190 Elizabeth Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3S-438, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada; Adamson Associates Cosmetic Facial Surgery, 150 Bloor Street West, M110, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2X9, Canada.
Abstract:
Pediatric otoplasty is generally considered to be a "simple" procedure, but an astute surgeon recognizes the challenges of this operation and is mindful of the degree of detail involved in its planning and execution. The vast number of described otoplasty methods, which are ever evolving, is a testament to the complexity of this procedure. In this article, the authors' methodology with respect to preoperative analysis and planning, surgical technique, and postoperative care, including management of complications and potential pitfalls, are highlighted.
