Correction of cupped ear by using a stainless steel wire suspension technique.
- Author:
Yan-Yong ZHAO
1
;
Xian-Kong ZENG
;
Yung LI
;
Hong-Xing ZHUANG
;
Wen-Jie JIANG
;
Xiao-Gen HU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Ear; abnormalities; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Orthodontic Wires; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; instrumentation; methods; Steel; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(4):288-289
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate a new reliable surgical technique for correction the congenital cupped ear.
METHODSWith 96 patients, a stainless steel wire was introduced to suspend auricular cartilage on the pericranium after the cupped ear was corrected. The follow-ups were carried out after the operation.
RESULTSUp to 3 years follow-ups with 52 cases, the results were satisfactory and durable.
CONCLUSIONSThe above mentioned technique could be a reliable way to correct mild and moderate cupped ear abnormalities.
