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[Failures and complications following otoplasty]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|November 1, 1986
Summary
Otoplasty success relies on careful evaluation. This paper details objective complications from ear correction surgery, including early issues like infection and late problems such as ear asymmetry and keloids.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Aesthetic Surgery
Context:
- Otoplasty, a common procedure for correcting prominent ears, carries potential risks and complications.
- Individual aesthetic goals and objective assessment are crucial for successful outcomes.
Purpose:
- To comprehensively review objective complications associated with otoplasty.
- To discuss the causes, prevention strategies, and therapeutic interventions for various otoplasty complications.
Summary:
- Early complications include hematoma, infection, fistulae, granuloma, allergic reactions, ulceration, and asymmetry.
- Late complications encompass reprotrusion, "telephone ear," cut edges, keloids, overcorrection, and the "catastrophic ear."
- The paper examines complications arising from incorrect surgical techniques.
Impact:
- Provides a detailed overview of otoplasty complications for surgeons.
- Aids in improving patient safety and surgical outcomes in ear correction procedures.
- Serves as a reference for managing and preventing adverse events in otoplasty.