Ear Molding in Children-Timing, Technique, and Follow-up: A Systematic Review.
Anita Sulibhavi1, Sai P Reddy2, Sydney C Butts3
1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
|July 4, 2024
Summary
Early ear molding for congenital ear anomalies is effective when initiated in the first weeks of life. Standardizing outcome measures in future studies will improve evidence quality for this nonsurgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Medical Device Technology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Nonsurgical management of congenital ear anomalies using molding devices is effective.
- Current treatment protocols and outcome measures lack standardization.
Conclusions:
- Early initiation of ear molding in infancy is crucial for effectiveness.
- Standardization of outcome data is needed to enhance evidence quality.
- Further research should focus on consistent data collection for ear molding treatments.
