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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

  • Congenital ear deformities present significant aesthetic and social challenges for patients of all ages.
  • Effective surgical correction necessitates meticulous preoperative evaluation and planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a systematic, concentric surgical planning flowchart for correcting ear deformities.
  • To emphasize the importance of evaluating specific ear subunits in a defined order.

Main Methods:

  • The ear is divided into four subunits: helical/scaphal (A), antihelical (B), conchal (C), and lobule (D).
  • Surgical planning proceeds concentrically from subunit A to D.
  • An anterior approach is preferred for correcting subunit A defects.

Main Results:

  • Defects in subunit A (helical/scaphal region) are often overlooked but require specific attention.
  • Correction of subunit A defects influences the surgical approach for subunits B and C.
  • Prioritizing subunit B correction before subunit C prevents overcorrection of ear protrusion.

Conclusions:

  • A structured, subunit-based evaluation is vital for comprehensive ear defect correction.
  • The proposed flowchart ensures no area is left untreated, optimizing surgical results.
  • This systematic approach enhances surgical planning and patient outcomes in ear reconstruction.