Abstract
The Role of Anterior Subperichondrial Rasping inAntihelixoplasty of Prominent EarsBackground: Prominent ears also known as Bat ears is acommon ear deformity that can cause emotional problems tothe individual involved. Various techniques have been describedeach with its advantages and disadvantages.Aim of Work: The aim of otoplasty is reducing the cephaloauricularangle to 15-20 degrees, emphasis on the antihelicalfold with a smooth helical rim, concha reduction and lobulopexy.Each ear is analyzed individually regarding its problemareas and the appropriate surgical approach with least possiblemorbidity is used.Material and Methods: In this study, five patients wereoperated upon in Kasr Al-Aini Hospital between October2015 to September 2016. The authors preferred technique forsuperior crus and antihelix formation was combined anteriorsubperichondrial rasping through an ventral incision withposterior transverse mattress 3/0 polyester (Ethibond) sutureson round body needle.Conclusion: This technique is easy, efficient with satisfactoryoutcome, could be done in most patients of variousages with minimal or absent complication rate.
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