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Surgical reconstruction for congenital auriculomandibular deformities
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1977
Summary
Surgical reconstruction of ear, jaw, and cephalofacial deformities requires careful planning. Augmenting the parotid-mastoid mound before otoplasty ensures proper ear positioning for improved facial aesthetics.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Cephalofacial soft tissue deformities, including ear deformities, present significant reconstructive challenges.
- Underdeveloped temporal bone and hypoplastic parotid gland can lead to ear region concavity, complicating otoplasty.