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The lateral conchal resection otoplasty.

F J Stucker, T A Christiansen

    The Laryngoscope
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This surgical technique for protruding ears corrects common deformities using conchal resection and mattress sutures. It offers excellent cosmetic results with a low complication rate for most patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Protruding ears (macrotia) are a common congenital condition.
    • Surgical correction (otoplasty) aims to improve aesthetics and self-esteem.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a surgical technique for correcting protruding ears.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this otoplasty procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • A surgical technique involving lateral conchal resection and mattress sutures was used.
    • The procedure was applied to 118 cases with protruding ears.

    Main Results:

    • The technique successfully corrected common ear deformities.
    • Excellent cosmetic outcomes were achieved in the majority of patients.

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  • A very low complication rate was observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • This otoplasty procedure is effective for correcting protruding ears.
    • The technique is relatively simple for surgical residents to learn.
    • It is adaptable to over 90% of patients seeking ear correction.