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Sutureless Otoplasty: Anterior Scoring of the Antihelical Fold

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Minimal access anterior scoring has been described using dedicated cartilage scoring instruments, toothed forceps, endoscopic carpal tunnel release instruments, and a bent hypodermic needle. The authors use scoring as a way to shape the antihelix. Scoring the anterior surface of the cartilage facilitates the formation of the antihelical fold. The authors describe the procedure and discuss postoperative care and complications.

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  1. Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Cosmetic Surgery, Saad Specialist Hospital, Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Road, 30353, 31952, Alkhobar, Eastren Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Asif Zubair Bhatti M.D., MBBS, BSc & Muhammad Ijaz M.D.

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  1. Asif Zubair Bhatti M.D., MBBS, BSc
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    Melvin A. Shiffman

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Bhatti, A.Z., Ijaz, M. (2013). Sutureless Otoplasty: Anterior Scoring of the Antihelical Fold. In: Shiffman, M. (eds) Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35431-1_25

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