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Posterior scoring pinnaplasty for correction of prominent ears

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Aim of work

In this study, we present our experience with correction of prominent ears by posterior scoring only without elevation of the anterior perichondrium of the auricle.

Rationale

By avoiding an anterior subperichondrial flap, we managed to reduce operative time, convalescence, and complications, with no effect on postoperative outcome.

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  1. Mataria Teaching Hospital, Elaj Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, Egypt

    Mamdouh S. A. Mottaleb

  2. Cairo University Medical School, Cairo, Egypt

    Baher M. B. Ashour

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Mottaleb, M.S.A., Ashour, B.M.B. Posterior scoring pinnaplasty for correction of prominent ears. Egypt J Otolaryngol 29, 166–169 (2013). https://doi.org/10.7123/01.EJO.0000430432.94452.98

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