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Over the past five years we have successfully performed what we call a minimally invasive technique. The objectives of this technique are minimal incisions, limited dissection, and absence of internal permanent sutures for antihelix definition. In this article, we describe the surgical technique and analyze its advantages. There has been a reduction in complications and other problems associated with the conventional techniques.
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Received: 20 January 1997 / Accepted: 18 August 1997
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de la Fuente, A., Santamaría, A. Minimally invasive otoplasty. E J Plastic Surg 21, 249–253 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002380050084
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