Abstract
We present our assessment of a combined technique for the correction of prominent ears in 140 patients between 1991 and 2007. We had no major complications, and minor complications including extrusion of a stitch, granuloma around a suture, hypertrophic scarring, and superficial ulceration on the anterior side of the helix developed in nine patients. Two also developed residual asymmetry. A good aesthetic result was achieved in all cases.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
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Child
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Dissection / methods
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Ear Auricle / abnormalities
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Ear Auricle / surgery
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Ear Cartilage / abnormalities
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Ear Cartilage / surgery
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Ear, External / abnormalities*
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Ear, External / surgery
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Esthetics
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Mepivacaine / administration & dosage
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Middle Aged
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Otologic Surgical Procedures / methods
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Patient Satisfaction
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
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Postoperative Complications
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Reoperation
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Young Adult
Substances
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Anesthetics, Local
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Mepivacaine