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Correction of constricted ear

F Moschella¹, A Cordova

¹Service of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Palermo School of Medicine, Palermo, Italy.

Annals of Plastic Surgery

|September 1, 1995

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This study details a novel surgical approach for correcting constricted ear deformities. The modified technique effectively lengthens the ear and improves its overall shape, offering a significant aesthetic improvement.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Congenital Deformities

Background:

Constricted ear, a congenital deformity, presents challenges in surgical correction.
Existing techniques may not fully address both helical deformities and overall ear length.

Observation:

A case of moderate constricted ear was treated using a modified Tanzer's technique.
The procedure involved intraoperative retroauricular skin expansion and a staged approach.

Findings:

The surgical method combined modified Tanzer's technique for helical deformity with a retroauricular cutaneous transposition flap for lengthening.
This approach achieved adequate shape correction and approximately 1 cm of ear lengthening.
A staged procedure allowed for precise pedicle management of the transposition flap.

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Implications:

This modified surgical technique offers a viable solution for moderate constricted ear deformities.
The combined approach addresses both shape and length, potentially improving patient outcomes.
Further studies could explore the long-term efficacy and applicability of this method.