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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Acoustics
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The external auditory canal (EAC) is a common site for surgical interventions.
  • Objective data on how pinna morphology influences sound intensity in the EAC is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between pinna shape and sound intensity detected within the EAC.
  • To assess the impact of surgical alterations to the pinna on hearing.

Main Methods:

  • Anatomically accurate rubber composite ear models were used.
  • Various pinna sections (wedge resections, closed defects, protruding ear model, pinnectomy) were simulated.
  • Sound intensity was measured at the tympanic membrane position using a sound processor.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant sound intensity loss was observed in wedge-excised models, most pronounced at 180° azimuth.
  • Closing wedge defects significantly reduced this sound loss.
  • A protruding ear model showed a statistically significant improvement in sound intensity at 0° azimuth compared to a normal ear.

Conclusions:

  • Pinna wedge resection adversely affects sound intensity gain.
  • Protruding ear morphology may enhance sound intensity, but surgical alterations can negate this.
  • These findings highlight the functional role of the pinna beyond simple sound collection and are crucial for surgical planning.