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Management of the Prominent Ear
Andres Gantous1, Abel-Jan Tasman2, Jose Carlos Neves3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Toronto, 30 The Queensway SSW 230, Toronto, Ontario M6R 1B5, Canada.
Abstract:
This article incorporates the opinions and preferred surgical options in managing patients of 3 prominent facial plastic surgeons who have large otoplasty practices. Six different questions covering the management of prominent ears are answered by the 3 practitioners. Nonsurgical options for the treatment of prominent ears are discussed. The role of cartilage-cutting and cartilage-sparing techniques as well as individual preferred otoplasty techniques are thoroughly covered. Postoperative management of these patients is presented by the individual surgeons.
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