Minimally invasive technique for correction of prominent ear
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OBJECTIVES: Prominent ear is not an uncommon deformity with 5% prevalence in population worldwide. Although there is no physiological handicap in this deformity, it affects the psychology and social integration, especially in children. Many surgical techniques are performed to correct this deformity. In this study, we illustrate a minimally invasive technique in cases of prominent ear and evaluate its efficacy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 16 patients were operated by incisionless otoplasty in both ears simultaneously. Therefore, 32 ears were included in the study. Postoperative follow-up was carried out for 6 months to determine the efficacy of this technique, complications, and recurrence of the abnormal shape. RESULTS: Two ears (2/32) were presented with slight protrusion three months postoperatively Three ears had postoperatively exposed sutures that needed to be embedded again under local anesthesia. The satisfaction rate was found to be 88% by the visual analog scale. No perichondritis or other complications occurred postoperatively. The technique results in correction of the deformity without any visible evidence of surgery. CONCLUSION: This technique is effective and safe for correction of prominent ear with negligible rate of complications and rapid recovery time.
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Minimally invasive otoplasty outcomes demonstrate high satisfaction, minimal morbidity, and optimal results in patients with well-defined antihelix and limited conchal hypertrophy.
“Outcomes demonstrate high satisfaction, minimal morbidity, and optimal results in patients with well-defined antihelix and limited conchal hypertrophy.50–52”
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The Discussion (p. 3) reports good results, an 88% satisfaction rate, and few complications in this 16-patient case series. But neither it nor the Materials and Methods (p. 1) identifies patients with a well-defined antihelix and limited conchal hypertrophy as the group achieving those results; the Introduction (p. 1) instead describes prominent ear as involving absence of the antihelix and a deep concha. (LLM, conf=0.88)
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- Authors
- Teaima, A. A., Hasaballah, M. S., & Mady, O. M.
- Affiliations
- Ain Shams University (EG)
- Venue
- The Journal of International Advanced Otology
- Publisher
- Caleo
- Published
- 2020-07-28
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 259-262
- ISSN
- 1308-7649 (ISSN-L)
- 2148-3817
- PMC
- PMC7419105
- OpenAlex
- W3045862904
- Cited by
- 4
- References
- 11
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1
- FWCI
- 0.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Locations
- The Journal of International Advanced Otology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Genetics › Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Keywords
- prominent ears, otoplasty, minimally invasive surgery, ear deformity correction, postoperative complications, recurrence, patient satisfaction, children
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Child, Ear, External, Female, Humans, Male, Otologic Surgical Procedures, Suture Techniques, Treatment Outcome, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Plastic Surgery Procedures, Young Adult
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