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Prominent ears--Pitanguy's island technique: long-term results.

I Pitanguy1, G Fiazza, C A Calixto

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery of the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Head & Neck Surgery
|May 1, 1985
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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Prominent ears (otoplasty) affect aesthetic appearance.
  • Pitanguy's technique is a surgical method for correcting prominent ears.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term aesthetic outcomes and complications of Pitanguy's otoplasty technique.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 300 cases of prominent ear correction using Pitanguy's technique.
  • Follow-up duration ranged from 1 to 15 years.

Main Results:

  • Preservation of aesthetic appearance was observed.
  • The cephaloauricular angle remained stable post-surgery.
  • The technique demonstrated a low incidence of early and late complications.

Conclusions:

  • Pitanguy's technique for prominent ear correction is effective in maintaining aesthetic results.
  • The procedure is technically straightforward with a favorable safety profile.

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