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Our technique for the correction of the protruding ear deformity has been successfully used in 275 patients. It gives a natural look of the auricle, symmetrical results, and a decreased number of secondary surgical procedures. This technique is based on a careful planning of the operation and measurement of the auricle, a large posterior skin excision proportional to the protrusion, breaking of the keystone of the auricular cartilage (horizontal cut of the cartilage between the antitragus and antihelix for 10–12 mm), superficial scratching of the periochondrium of the antihelix, and deep scratching of the cartilage laterally and medially to the antihelix. The dressing remains on for only 24 hours.
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Milojevic, B. Aesthetic otoplasty: A new technique. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 5, 199–212 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01981705
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