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  • Title: Ear deformities, otoplasty, and ear reconstruction.
    Author: Thorne CH, Wilkes G.
    Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg; 2012 Apr; 129(4):701e-716e. PubMed ID: 22456385.
    Abstract:
    LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After reviewing this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Evaluate patient's ears for needed adjustments to size, shape, prominence, and symmetry. 2. Identify common ear deformities and describe methods to repair them. 3. Avoid or manage common complications associated with otoplasty and ear reconstruction. SUMMARY: The essentials of otoplasty will be described/illustrated for the following conditions: Prominent ears, underdeveloped helical rims (shell ear), macrotia, Stahl's ear, constricted ear, cryptotia, and question mark ear.
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