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Yongfang Wu¹, Fengjin Nong², Tingfeng Xiong³

¹The Burn and Plastic Surgery, People's Hospital of Baise, No. 8 Chengxiang Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China.

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This study introduces adjustable pressure auricular clips made from paper clips for ear surgery. These innovative, low-cost clips effectively prevent complications and improve surgical efficiency.

Keywords:

Adjustable Compression devices Paper clips Uricular

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Biomaterials Engineering
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Postoperative complications following auricular surgery can impact patient outcomes.
Effective methods for managing wound healing and preventing complications are crucial in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the early compression effects of novel, adjustable pressure auricular clips fashioned from paper clips.
To assess the efficacy of these paper clip ear clips in preventing postoperative complications during auricular surgery.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 24 patients undergoing auricular surgery between August 2021 and April 2022 were included.
Adjustable pressure auricular clips, constructed from paper clips, were utilized to mitigate postoperative complications.

Main Results:

All 24 patients achieved primary wound healing (Stage I healing).
Excellent wound healing was observed in nearly all cases, with only one instance of minor local hematoma.
No significant postoperative complications such as subcutaneous hematoma, ulceration, or infected skin necrosis were reported.
The paper clip devices facilitated more efficient and convenient surgical procedures.

Conclusions:

The study presents the first documented use of paper clips to create adjustable pressure ear clips.
This simple, inexpensive, and easily manufactured device demonstrates reliable performance and significant clinical benefits.
The findings strongly support the widespread clinical adoption of these innovative auricular clips.