Otoplasty with an unusual cartilage scoring approach

Abstract

The presented technique overcomes the drawbacks of anterior skin dissection and anterior scoring, and minimises the risk of severe complications such as anterior skin necrosis, cartilage necrosis or destruction, and ear irregularities. It also reduces the operation time, swelling, bruising, and possibility of suture extrusion and recurrence.

Rasping First Technique in Otoplasty

“…Regarding comparing the distance from midline to mid-point of helical rim pre and post otoplasty, we found that there is a statically significant difference between pre-and post-surgery (p-value less than 0.001) which indicate the efficacy of otoplasty in decreasing the distance from helical rim to midline and achieving a highly aesthetic outcome with high post operative patient's satisfaction Table (2), Fig. (4).…”

“…Even while ear deformity seldom affects a person's physiology, it can have a substantial psychological and aesthetic impact on the patient. Significant ear problems now affect more than 5% of the population [2].…”

“…Although the surgeon can enjoy the latitude offered by hundreds of reconstructive techniques, he must always proceed algorithmically using the technique most appropriate for a particular ear deformity. Using this approach, correction of the visible ear can exceed patient satisfaction and maximize outcome predictably in terms of shape and symmetry [2].…”