Effectiveness of ear molding in the treatment of congenital auricular deformation
10.16066/j.1672-7002.2017.08.003
- VernacularTitle:耳模矫正器治疗先天性耳廓形态畸形疗效
- Author:
Bingquan JIAN
;
Haidi YANG
;
Yiqing ZHENG
;
Zhigang ZHANG
;
Suijun CHEN
- Keywords:
Ear Diseases;
Abnormalities;
Retrospective Studies;
ear molding
- From:
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2017;24(8):391-395
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the short-term efficacy of ear molding in the treatment of congenital auricular deformation. METHODS Twenty-four infants(twenty-eight ears) were treated with ear molding devices(EarWell Infant Ear Correction System). Doctors and parents were surveyed 1 months after treatment. RESULTS All cases were treated successfully without severe complications. 25 ears(89%) and 26(92%) were rated as very satisfied or satisfied by doctors and parents, respectively. CONCLUSION Ear molding is a noninvasive treatment, and effectively corrects congenital auricular deformation.