A prospective study on non-surgical correction of protruding ears: The importance of early treatment

van Wijk MP, Breugem CC, Kon M (Wilhelmina Children’s Hosp Univ Med Ctr Utrecht, The Netherlands) J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 65:54-60, 2012^§

Abstract

Objectives

Splinting is an elegant method to correct ear deformities in the newborn. However evidence is lacking on the relation between age and efficacy and duration of the treatment. We prospectively studied these questions on protruding ears in 132 babies.

Methods

A splint in the scaphal hollow was used in combination with tape (Earbuddies^®). Treatment continued until the desired shape persisted. Results were judged from photographs and mastoid-helical distance was measured.

Results

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