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An Unexpected Otoplasty Complication: Temporal Nerve Paresis.
Gurkan Kayabasoglu1, Alpen Nacar
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Adnan Menderes Cad. No 145, Adapazarı, Sakarya, 54100, Turkey, kayabasoglu@yahoo.com.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|December 11, 2014
Summary
Otoplasty, a common surgery for prominent ears in children, can lead to complications. This report details the first known case of facial nerve palsy following this ear correction procedure.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Otoplasty is the most frequent aesthetic surgical procedure for correcting prominent ears in children.
- While generally successful in improving psychological well-being, otoplasty carries potential surgical risks.
Observation:
- Common otoplasty complications include hematomas, infection, necrosis, ear canal stenosis, suture extrusion, and scarring.
- This case report documents an unusual complication not previously associated with otoplasty.
Findings:
- Facial nerve palsy is identified as a rare complication following otoplasty.
- This represents the first documented instance of facial nerve palsy after ear correction surgery.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for increased awareness of potential neurological complications after otoplasty.
- Informs surgical planning and patient counseling regarding the full spectrum of otoplasty risks.
- Suggests further investigation into the mechanisms and incidence of facial nerve palsy post-otoplasty.
