Antihelical shaping of prominent ears using conchal cartilage‐grafting adhesion

Abstract

The conchal cartilage-grafting adhesion technique creates a naturally shaped smooth antihelix, allowing the prominent ear to predictably and permanently set back. We believe that the method is indicated in adult patients showing thick and strong auricular cartilage.

Treatment of Prominent Ears with an Implantable Clip System: A Pilot Study

“…19,20 In contrast, other surgeons have reported on combination approaches (which include anterior scoring or other methods of cartilage shaping) together with posterior sutures, without a similar increase in complications. [21][22][23][24] However, among this group, it should be noted that the methods described by Marcevich 21 and Park 23 in particular are relatively complex and might be difficult to reproduce by other surgeons. By comparison, earFold is a technique that should be relatively easy to understand and whose outcomes should be relatively reproducible.…”

Exploring Aesthetic Outcomes and Complications in Auricular Reconstruction Utilising Autologous Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

“…Park et al investigated the use of conchal cartilage in patients with prominent ears [ 71 ]. A total of 66 patients (27 males and 39 females) underwent otoplasty.…”

Earfold: A New Technique for Correction of the Shape of the Antihelix

“…However, it is generally acknowledged that there are challenges with suture‐based techniques. These include difficulties with accurate placement of sutures and the need for more extensive dissection, which can then lead to problems with hematomas or infection (Table ) . The most common complications are recurrence of prominence or problems with asymmetry, both of which may result in a need for reoperation.…”

“…These include difficulties with accurate placement of sutures and the need for more extensive dissection, which can then lead to problems with hematomas or infection (Table I). 5,10,[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] The most common complications are recurrence of prominence or problems with asymmetry, both of which may result in a need for reoperation.…”

“…The limitations of standard otoplasty procedures (suture only or cartilage only) have driven the development of combined techniques using sutures, cartilage sculpting, and/or local fascial flaps to correct the prominent ear. 5,16,[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] Each additional step employed increases the surgical complexity and the operative time, but also appears to have the desired effect of reducing the risk of problems associated with single-technique approaches. The overall complication rates for combined procedures in previous reports are highly variable, and are likely to have been heavily influenced by surgeon experience.…”