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DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-865384
Incisionless Otoplasty
Publication History
Publication Date:
18 March 2005 (online)
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ABSTRACT
Otoplasty surgery for correction of the “lop” protuberant ear deformity continues to evolve. A noninvasive method for achieving normal appearance and physiology for the protuberant ear pinna is presented. Incisionless Otoplasty surgery, involving a combined cartilage scoring procedure and a percutaneously placed retention suture procedure, creates a predictable and permanent correction of the missing antihelical fold. In addition, treatment of the protruding conchal bowl by endoscopic techniques further enhances the cosmetic appearance. A long-term follow-up period of over 10 years gives perspective on the efficacy of the operation.
KEYWORDS
Otoplasty - incisionless - endoscope
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Michael H FritschM.D. F.A.C.S.
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center
702 Barnhill Drive, Suite 0860, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202