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Published on: June 20, 2018
Minimally Invasive Technique for Correction of Prominent Ear
Ahmed Abdelmoneim Teaima1, Mohammed Saad Hasaballah1, Ossama Mustafa Mady1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt.
Objectives:
Prominent ear is not an uncommon deformity with 5% prevalence in population worldwide. Although there is no physiological handicap in this deformity, it affects the psychology and social integration, especially in children. Many surgical techniques are performed to correct this deformity. In this study, we illustrate a minimally invasive technique in cases of prominent ear and evaluate its efficacy.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 16 patients were operated by incisionless otoplasty in both ears simultaneously. Therefore, 32 ears were included in the study. Postoperative follow-up was carried out for 6 months to determine the efficacy of this technique, complications, and recurrence of the abnormal shape.
Results:
Two ears (2/32) were presented with slight protrusion three months postoperatively Three ears had postoperatively exposed sutures that needed to be embedded again under local anesthesia. The satisfaction rate was found to be 88% by the visual analog scale. No perichondritis or other complications occurred postoperatively. The technique results in correction of the deformity without any visible evidence of surgery.
Conclusion:
This technique is effective and safe for correction of prominent ear with negligible rate of complications and rapid recovery time.
