Prominent Ears
CHAPTER 16 Prominent Ears Prominent ears are not a congenital anomaly, and this must be clearly communicated to patients. Prominent ears are an aesthetic variation, which tend to be poorly…
Reconstructive surgery
Secondary Cases
CHAPTER 8 Secondary Cases Patients with an unsatisfactory ear reconstruction often seek treatment from another surgeon to correct the problem. These secondary cases can be some of the most difficult…
Anomalies of the Upper Part of the Ear
CHAPTER 14 Anomalies of the Upper Partof the Ear HELIX Patients with an anomaly limited to the helical margin of the ear may often accept it as an aesthetic variation,…
Acquired Defects
CHAPTER 7 Acquired Defects BURNS Regardless of the agent responsible for burning the auricular region (fire, acid, or electrocution), we have observed several similarities. Understanding these particular features may influence…
Other Anomalies
CHAPTER 15 Other Anomalies LOBULE The structure of the lobule comprises skin, fat, and fibrous septa without fibrocartilage. This is why the lobule is often reconstructed with skin flaps. In…
Analysis and Principles of Management
CHAPTER 11 Analysis and Principles of Management The aim of managing acquired partial defects is to reconstruct the missing contours to replicate the appearance of the normal side. This is…
Reconstruction With Conchal and Costal Cartilage
CHAPTER 12 Reconstruction With Conchaland Costal Cartilage With the principles for partial ear reconstruction in mind, analyzing the defect, choosing the best support, and deciding if the surgery will be…
Auricular Prosthesis
CHAPTER 10 Auricular Prosthesis Auricular prosthesis is the oldest technique for ear reconstruction. There are still some good indications to perform this procedure despite the progress in reconstruction with autologous…
Complications After Otoplasty
CHAPTER 17 Complications After Otoplasty When otoplasty is performed safely, postoperative complications are rare. Hematomas and chondritis are possible complications, but these are exceedingly uncommon with our technique. Hypertrophic scars…
Particular Cases
CHAPTER 13 Particular Cases SECONDARY CASES Most often we see patients treated elsewhere who have had reconstruction of partial defects using only skin flaps or inadequate cartilage graft. The previous…
