The Protruding Ear: Cosmetic and Reconstruction

Ali, Kausar; Meaike, Jesse D.; Maricevich, Renata S.; Olshinka, Asaf

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1604241

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“…While the projection of the ear from an anterior view remains constant throughout life, the auricular width is found to reach its maximum at the age of 6 years [8]. Ear projection has been found to average 20.4 mm with a range of 12 mm to 28 mm [8,9]. Concerning 5% of the pediatric population [1,3,10] the protruding ear is the most common auricular variance, presenting as a hereditary trait [8].…”

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“…Concerning 5% of the pediatric population [1,3,10] the protruding ear is the most common auricular variance, presenting as a hereditary trait [8]. Whilst genes seem to be the main influencing factor, external factors such as hypoxia or radiation during embryological development are also discussed as possible influences in auricular malformation, but they have yet to be linked to ear protrusion in particular [9]. Non-surgical methods such as early splinting have been described and implemented with some degree of success, if applied at an early postpartum stage [3,6,11,12].…”

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Otoplasty through Ventral Skin Incision and Shaping of the Antihelix by Abrasion—A Retrospective Study

Kühn

Wöhler

Wehle

et al. 2021

JCM

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(1) Background: Protruding ears are the most common auricular malformation affecting approximately 5% of the population. One common factor leading to auricular protrusion is a deficiency or total absence of the antihelix. A technique first described by Gottfried Lemperle in 2003 attempts cartilage thinning, folding, and fixation by non-absorbable mattress sutures after ventral skin incision along the ventral helical rim. (2) Methods: Retrospective analysis of patient records was performed for otoplasties according to this technique, performed between 1985 and 2014 at Agaplesion Markus Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. All recorded complications were examined. (3) Results: A total of 912 single otoplasties were performed according to this technique from 1985 to 2014. Overall complications included 26% minor complications not requiring further surgery and 11% major complications leading to revision surgery. Within those requiring revision surgery, the most common reason was recurrence of auricular protrusion (5%), followed by suture granulomas (5%) and hematomas (2%). (4) Conclusions: Lemperle’s otoplasty technique addresses the open thinning and shaping of the antihelix through a ventral incision along the helix to prevent irregularities and possible ridges. Results show a low complication rate comparable to data found in published studies. This technique is easy to perform, safe, and avoids often seen contour irregularities of the antihelix compared to techniques with a posterior approach.

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Otoplasty through Ventral Skin Incision and Shaping of the Antihelix by Abrasion—A Retrospective Study

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Wöhler

Wehle

et al. 2021

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“…Hematoma is suspected if there is acute onset of severe, persistent, and often unilateral pain. Dressing should be removed and sutures released to evacuate the hematoma [3]. In this series there were only 2 unilateral hematomas in 2 different patients.…”

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“…There are too much techniques and procedures used for correction of prominent ear deformity which include cartilage excision, bending, suture techniques and scratching or scoring. The huge of different approaches indicates that there is not one clearly definitive technique with which to correct this deformity [3,4]. Numerous studies have shown that patients may suffer psychological distress, emotional trauma, changes in life style and appearance and behavioral problems [3].…”

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Prominent Ears: Impact of Combination of Techniques

Mohamed¹,

Hassan²,

Kandil³

et al. 2020

Ann Otolaryngol Rhinol

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Purpose: Estimate the effect of combination of different otoplasty techniques and its effects of patients' psychological condition. Methods: From January 2015 to July 2019, otoplasty for 30 patients complaining of bilateral prominent ears were done. Suture techniques were combined with scoring with no cartilage excision have been used to ensure symmetrical and adequate repair with no relapse from the surgery. Results: 30 patients were operated. 28 patients were satisfied. 2 early complications occurred in the form of hematoma, which were evacuated and treated conservatively. Also, 2 late hypertrophic scaring of the post auricular sulci were treated with silicone gel and intra lesional injection of corticosteroids. Patient satisfaction was the utmost, with great impact on psychological status and lifestyle changes. Conclusion: Combination of suture techniques and cartilage scoring with no cartilage excision in surgical management of protruding ears has a great role in restoring normal and symmetrical shape and greatly prevents relapse of the condition. Minimal of no complications could be guaranteed if combination is adequate. Postoperative psychological improvement and change in life style is well established.

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“…The aim of the otoplasty is not for functional correction but to increase patient satisfaction and provide a psychosocial improvement as in other aesthetic surgeries [6]. Several methods have been described for surgical correction of prominent ear, and the relative advantages of these methods are still under discussion [19][20][21][22]. Although psychosocial recovery is the main goal of surgery, there are few studies evaluating psychosocial recovery and evaluation in these studies is not versatile.…”

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Prospective Evaluation of Psychological Healing in Adults Who Underwent Otoplasty for Prominent Ear

Özkaya

Mert

Bitgen³

et al. 2020

Aesth Plast Surg

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Background Otoplasty is performed to heal the psychological discomfort caused by the appearance of prominent ear by bringing the ear to its anatomical position. However, there have been few studies with limited numbers of patients that have prospectively evaluated psychosocial recovery following otoplasty in adults. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the versatile psychological recovery that can be achieved in adults following otoplasty. Methods In this prospective cohort study, a single-group, pretest-posttest model was used as the experimental research model. Patient satisfaction status was measured, and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory I-II (STAI I-II), Rosenberg Self-Esteem (RSES), and Body Cathexis Scale (BCS) tests were performed on patients before and after surgery. Results A total of 66 patients with a mean age of 20.7 ± 3.1 years, 66.7% of whom were women, were included in the study. While 97% of the patients were satisfied with the results of the operation, 3% were undecided. The mean values of the BDI, STAI-I, STAI-II, and BCS before and after surgery were 11.4

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The Protruding Ear: Cosmetic and Reconstruction

Cited by 33 publications

References 36 publications

Otoplasty through Ventral Skin Incision and Shaping of the Antihelix by Abrasion—A Retrospective Study

Otoplasty through Ventral Skin Incision and Shaping of the Antihelix by Abrasion—A Retrospective Study

Prominent Ears: Impact of Combination of Techniques

Prospective Evaluation of Psychological Healing in Adults Who Underwent Otoplasty for Prominent Ear

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