Small incision otoplasty for prominent ears
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Abstract
A 5-cm incision and an elliptical skin excision are part of almost all surgical techniques designed to correct prominent ears. It is proposed that two 0.5-cm incisions be used that give access to the lateral surface of the auricular cartilage, which is thinned with a rasp along the antihelix and concha. The skin is not removed at all. Results obtained with this technique are presented.
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Prominent ears Otoplasty Protruding ears Auricular cartilage shapingPreview
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