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J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018 Oct 24. Epub 2018 Oct 24.

Private Practice, Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Midlothian, VA. Electronic address:

Purpose: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon autoimmune, neutrophilic, ulcerative skin condition of uncertain etiology believed to result from dysregulation of the immune system. Although this entity is well recognized by dermatologists, other specialists are less familiar with diagnosis and treatment. This report describes a severe PG reaction to an elective cosmetic facelift, which is believed to be the second reported case of PG after facelift surgery. Read More

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018 Nov 12. Epub 2018 Nov 12.

Dijon university hospital, department of plastic reconstructive and hand surgery, department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, boulevard de Lattre de Tassigny 21000, Dijon, France. Electronic address:

Corrective surgery of prominent ears may be justified for social or aesthetic reasons during childhood or adulthood. Post-operative complications occur in approximately 0 to 8.4% of cases. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2019 Jan;30(1):228-230

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA.

Background: Candidates for otoplasty have variable anatomy that may result in an aesthetically suboptimal appearance. The authors describe an algorithm to obtain ideal aesthetic position of the ear using a standardized suturing only technique.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted at a major children's hospital. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Sep 6;6(9):e1892. Epub 2018 Sep 6.

The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS, London, United Kingdom.

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Read More

Laryngorhinootologie 2018 Oct 19;97(10):672-677. Epub 2018 Oct 19.

According to our now quite large experience, minimally invasive otoplasty (MIO) is a reliable technique to correct protruding ears. With the correct indication its results are aesthetically pleasing, natural and lasting. The limitations of minimally invasive otoplasty techniques have though to be seen and respected. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Oct 10. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.

Background: The utility of Google Trends (GT) in analyzing worldwide and regional patient interest for plastic surgery procedures is becoming invaluable to plastic surgery practices. GT data may offer practical information to plastic surgeons pertaining to seasonal and geographic trends in interest in facial cosmetic procedures.

Objective: The authors sought to analyze geographic and temporal trends between GT search volumes and US surgery volumes using univariate analysis. Read More

Asian J Surg 2018 Sep 22. Epub 2018 Sep 22.

Plastic Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, Zagazig University, Egypt.

Background: Prominent or bat ear is not uncommon deformity as it affecting 5% of population. Plenty of procedures were reported for its correction. Being plenty means it is still a subject of research. Read More

JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 Sep;20(5):424-425

Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Clin Otolaryngol 2018 Dec 14;43(6):1513-1521. Epub 2018 Aug 14.

Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Objective: The GBI (Glasgow Benefit Inventory) and the GCBI (Glasgow Children's Benefit Inventory) are used to evaluate patient-reported Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) following otoplasty for prominent ears. The aim of this study was to validate them through patients' and caregivers' perspectives and in Portuguese language versions.

Study Design: After translation to Portuguese, the GBI and the GCBI were applied to patients (n = 255) who underwent otoplasty throughout a five-year span and to their caregivers, respectively. Read More

Ann Maxillofac Surg 2018 Jan-Jun;8(1):42-50

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, A.C.P.M. Dental College and Hospital, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.

Purpose: Knowledge of anthropometric measurements of the external ear is important as variations exist based on gender, age and ethnicity. This study has derived anthropometric data pertaining to the external ear in the Maharashtrian population.

Materials And Methods: Nine variables of the external ear were measured in 505 Maharashtrian adults (aged 18-64 years) using photoanthropometric methods. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Jul;38(8):NP120

SBU Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey.

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Jul 23;110:22-26. Epub 2018 Apr 23.

Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, B.C. Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. Electronic address:

Introduction: Many children are born with abnormally-shaped ears, including protruding ears or unusually-shaped outer ears. While the majority are benign, these may cause significant issues with self-esteem and bullying in childhood. Early molding can resolve some of these abnormalities, avoiding the need for future corrective surgery. Read More

Ann Ital Chir 2018 ;89:157-161

Objective: Prominent Ear is a genetic malformation of the human ear. It occurs due to malformation of cartilage during primitive ear development in intrauterine life. Multiple surgical techniques for the correction of protruding ears have been described which include: incisions, sutures, and cartilage scoring, isolated or in combination. Read More

ANZ J Surg 2018 Oct 8;88(10):1071-1075. Epub 2018 May 8.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Background: Numerous otoplasty techniques have been described in the literature to correct prominent ears; however, few have focused on the complication rates. We reviewed our experience aiming to assess peri-operative care requirements and complication rates.

Method: We conducted a retrospective review of 207 otoplasty procedures performed in 119 patients over a 5-year period (2009-2014) at the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Oct 15;128(10):2282-2290. Epub 2018 Apr 15.

Allergan plc, Marlow, United Kingdom.

An absent or poorly defined antihelix often plays a central role in the perception of the prominent ear. A wide variety of otoplasty techniques have been described over the last 50 years that aim to reshape, create, or enhance the definition of the antihelix, which can, in turn, help to reduce the prominence of an ear. In addition to conventional suture and cartilage-scoring techniques, a permanent implantable clip system (Earfold ) has recently become available that is placed using a minimally invasive approach performed under local anesthesia. Read More

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 May;26(2):181-192

My Face, Clinica da Face, Avenida Miguel Bombarda # 36, 8 D, Saldanha, Lisboa 1050-165, Portugal; My Face, Clinica da Face, Coimbra, Portugal.

This article incorporates the opinions and preferred surgical options in managing patients of 3 prominent facial plastic surgeons who have large otoplasty practices. Six different questions covering the management of prominent ears are answered by the 3 practitioners. Nonsurgical options for the treatment of prominent ears are discussed. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 04;141(4):500e-506e

Leeuwarden, The Netherlands From the Departments of Plastic Surgery and Epidemiology and Statistics, Medical Center Leeuwarden.

Background: Various techniques are used to correct prominent ears. The authors describe their experience with four different otoplasty techniques in 565 patients with congenital deformities of the ears (1060 ears) that were performed in their hospital during an 11-year period (2002 to 2012).

Methods: The authors divided the techniques into two groups: group I, cartilage-sparing techniques (i. Read More

Biomed Res Int 2018 16;2018:5835167. Epub 2018 Jan 16.

Department of Maxillofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław, Poland.

An expectation of perfect and close to ideal outcomes is attributed not only to aesthetic, but also to reconstructive surgery. Contrary to quite common belief and despite great potential, the real chances for achieving attractive appearance are limited to relatively simple cases with moderately abnormal morphology, sufficient homogenous material, and hardly conspicuous scars potential. Therefore, the expectations for fully satisfactory outcomes should be limited to jaw surgery, cosmetic rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and some rejuvenation procedures, provided the best and uneventful surgery is secured. Read More

Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2018 Apr 14;55(4):619-621. Epub 2017 Dec 14.

3 Department of Otolaryngology, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Untreated auricular hematomas from ear trauma can result in an ear deformation known as cauliflower ear, secondary to fibrosis and new cartilage overgrowth. Cauliflower ear reconstruction has traditionally utilized tools such as a drill or a scalpel in order to improve auricular cosmesis. We present a case report utilizing an ultrasonic aspirator to recontour the fibrosed cartilage of a cauliflower ear. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Jun;38(7):705-706

Mersey Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit, Whiston Hospital, Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Ann Plast Surg 2018 Apr;80(4 Suppl 4):S168-S173

Purpose: The significant shortcomings associated with current autologous reconstructive options for auricular deformities have inspired great interest in a tissue engineering solution. A major obstacle in the engineering of human auricular cartilage is the availability of sufficient autologous human chondrocytes. A clinically obtainable amount of auricular cartilage tissue (ie, 1 g) only yields approximately 10 million cells, where 25 times this amount is needed for the fabrication of a full-scale pediatric ear. Read More

J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2018 Aug 5;52(4):225-228. Epub 2018 Mar 5.

a Division of Plastic Surgery , Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo , Ribeirão Preto , Brazil.

Numerous suture techniques and covering flaps have been described to minimize complications related to sutures in otoplasty. The split postauricular fascial flap is one of such techniques, and it has been used to pad otoplasty suture. The aim of this study was to evaluate complications related to nonabsorbable cartilage sutures in otoplasty, using a variation of the split postauricular fascial flap. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2018 Jun;38(7):695-704

Over the last 100 years, more than 200 different methods have been described to correct prominent ear deformity. These techniques revolved around various combinations of postauricular incision, cartilage scoring, and strategic suture placement to reapproximate the antihelical fold and correct angular deformity. In the last two decades, fascial flap techniques have become prominent in otoplasty. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 03;141(3):348e-356e

Milan, Verona, and Salò, Italy; Graz, Austria; Galveston, Texas; and Nyon, Switzerland From the Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan; the Surgical Medical Group; the Division of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Verona; Villa Bella Clinic; the Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz; the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and Global Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Background: Prominent ears have a negative impact on patients' psychosocial well-being. There are numerous surgical correction techniques described, but the majority have high complication and recurrence rates. In this article, the authors present a stitchless technique that takes advantage of different approaches to minimize complications and recurrences. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2018 Jun 19;71(6):900-905. Epub 2018 Feb 19.

Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery, 253, Wattletree Road, Malvern, Victoria 3144, Australia. Electronic address:

Background: Prominent ears are by far the most common congenital ear deformity. Many techniques have been described using one or a combination of 3 basic methods: cartilage cutting, cartilage weakening and pure cartilage shaping techniques. The ideal otoplasty technique should yield a natural correction of the deformity, with low recurrence rates and with little risk of complications. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Jan 12;6(1):e1623. Epub 2018 Jan 12.

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom; Selston Cosmetic Clinic, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom; and Glumicic Medical Group, Zagreb, Croatia.

Background: The Earfold system, a new treatment for the correction of prominent ears, consists of 3 components: the Earfold implant, the Earfold introducer, and the Prefold positioner.

Methods: This is an interim report based on an ongoing analysis of safety in a series of patients treated for prominent ears with the Earfold implant between February 2013 and September 2014. Safety was assessed based on adverse event reports and the need for implant revision; follow-up is ongoing. Read More

Facial Plast Surg 2018 Apr 12;34(2):227-229. Epub 2018 Feb 12.

Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province, P.R. China.

This article investigates an effective method with which to reconstruct the tragus and external auditory meatus for microtia reconstruction. The external ear was reconstructed using a delayed postauricular skin flap in patients with congenital microtia. After the first stage of delaying the postauricular skin flap and the second stage of otoplasty with ear framework fabricated from autogenous rib cartilage draping with the delayed skin flap, the third stage involved tragus and external auditory meatus canaloplasty. Read More

ANZ J Surg 2018 Feb 7. Epub 2018 Feb 7.

Auckland Regional Centre for Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

Background: The plethora of surgical procedures for prominent ear correction reflects lack of satisfaction with outcomes achieved. This paper describes a cartilage-cutting otoplasty procedure and reports an audit of its outcomes.

Methods: Discharge coding was used to retrospectively identify patients who had undergone the otoplasty of interest at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, during the 5 years from March 2010 to the end of February 2015. Read More

Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2017 Sep 14;55(3):129-135. Epub 2017 Aug 14.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ege University School of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey.

Objective: To assess approaches and experiences of otorhinolaryngologists in facial plastic and nasal surgery.

Methods: In total, 234 surgeons (191 males and 43 females; average age, 37.22±8. Read More

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018 02 4;56(2):124-128. Epub 2018 Jan 4.

Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH.

Our aim was to assess the quality and readability of online resources regarding common cosmetic maxillofacial procedures. We searched Google for "rhytidectomy", "rhinoplasty", "orthognathic surgery", "genioplasty", "malar implants", "blepharoplasty", "otoplasty", and related terms. In each case we assessed the top 50 results for quality and readability. Read More

Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2017 12 29;49(6):446-449. Epub 2017 Dec 29.

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Surgical options to optimise one's body image are also accessible to adolescents. Although the vast majority of surgical procedures in this group of patients focus on otoplasty, 4 % of procedures in Germany are performed on the breast. The onset of menarche has not changed much in recent years, but obesity seems to generate problems with the breast for young girls. Read More

Facial Plast Surg 2018 Feb 26;34(1):82-87. Epub 2017 Dec 26.

Department of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.

Physicians should be aware of both websites and videos available online regarding the otoplasty procedure to provide quality care. This study systematically analyzes the authorships, reliability, quality, and readability of the websites, as well as the authorships and primary objectives of the videos regarding otoplasty. Validated instruments were used to analyze the reliability, quality, and readability of websites, and videos were systematically categorized and analyzed. Read More

JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 Jan;20(1):57-62

Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland.

Importance: Otoplasty is performed to correct prominauris, one of the most common head and neck congenital deformities. Advances in combination hybrid approaches enable surgeons to achieve greater precision and accuracy.

Objective: To describe a hybrid cartilage-modifying approach and evaluate the procedure's effectiveness and safety. Read More

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 Feb;26(1):9-18

Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, 9 Sciennes Road, Edinburgh EH9 1LF, UK.

Otoplasty is one of the first procedures learned during residency. A myriad of surgical techniques and nuances exist. Many have merit, some are ineffective, some destructive, and some frankly fanciful. Read More

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 Feb;26(1):31-40

Department of Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA. Electronic address:

Among the less common congenital auricular anomalies are cryptotia, Stahl ear, constricted ear, and macrotia. The vast majority of these occur spontaneously without accompanying syndromes or other deformities. This article provides a comprehensive overview of these anomalies, as well as common techniques to correct these anomalies. Read More

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 Feb;26(1):19-29

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, 676 North Saint Clair, Suite 1325, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address:

Otoplasty for prominent ears is a rewarding yet exacting surgery that demands the precise application of anatomic knowledge, anthropometric norms, and surgical creativity. The practitioner must be able to use a variety of different techniques to provide durable and acceptable cosmetic results to patients. This article provides an in-depth description of normal and abnormal auricular anatomy, the historical context for modern otoplasty, and describes in detail the common otoplastic procedures currently performed. Read More

Plast Surg Nurs 2017 Jul/Sep;37(3):103-108

Iris Epstein, PhD, RN, is Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, York University. Iris research focuses on the links between health, technology, and place and how technology (e.g., E-learning, simulation) used in different places (home, classroom, laboratory, online) affects people's experiences. Iris is currently collaborating with George Brown College Engineering and School of Design in building and evaluating a simulated haptic partial task trainer to teach palpation skills from a multidisciplinary perspective and bring practitioner's "touch" back to the curricular and health care. Eva Peisachovich, PhD, RN, is Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, York University. Her research involves developing capacity and expertise about innovative educational strategies to foster students' success and enhance students' experiences and transition to the workforce. Transformative education and reflective practice guide her philosophy of teaching and learning to create and explore innovative pedagogy practices that range from classroom to workplace environment. Celina Da Silva, PhD, RN, completed her dissertation at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, titled "A Phase 1 Study of a Kolb-Influenced, High-Fidelity Simulation Intervention Implemented to Improve Nursing Students' Use of a Conflict Resolution Skill." Some of the research studies that Celina is participating in relate to innovations in interprofessional education. She was the Principal Investigator of a study, titled "Simulated Practice Center Program Evaluation, George Brown College (GBC), Health Sciences Center." This research study generated qualitative data related to the Health Sciences Simulation program at GBC in order to better support the future development of simulation education for health professions students. Presently, she is conducting a research study that involves designing, refining, and testing a virtual simulation (Body Interact) modality geared to teach interprofessional students decision-making skills related to a deteriorating patient care case. As well, she is part of a research team that recently was awarded an SSHRC grant and developed the mentorship site for postsecondary students with disabilities across Ontario who are partnered with other professionals. Charlotte Lee, PhD, RN, research focuses on health services evaluation and interprofessional teams. She is particularly interested in understanding how collaborative relationships affect teamwork processes and outcomes in health care. Dr. Lee's current work aims to identify the antecedents and teamwork outcomes associated with collaborative relationships. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, completed his medical school training at the University of Toronto, followed by a 5-year residency training program in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Solomon's training focused on head and neck cancer surgery, reconstructive facial surgery, and facial cosmetic plastic surgery including rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, and otoplasty surgery.

With increased demands for medical aesthetics procedures and the sudden profusion of newly licensed, and unlicensed, providers who are performing these medical aesthetics procedures also comes the responsibility to shift to collective competence. Collective competence refers to what occurs among professionals in action, emphasizing the sharing of experiences, knowledge, and perceptions among those who are providing services to the medical aesthetics client. Registered nurses and medical students are not taught to perform cosmetic procedures in basic nursing or medical programs and thus require a post-entry-level education to validate their competency. Read More

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2017 Sep 16;100:52-56. Epub 2017 Jun 16.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

Introduction: Prominent ears are seen in approximately 5% of the population. This benign condition can be treated surgically to reduce or prevent psychological and social problems, most commonly in children before the start of school. Our aim was to examine the demographic characteristics of patients undergoing prominent ear surgery in Finland, and compare findings with international data. Read More

Semin Plast Surg 2017 Aug 9;31(3):152-160. Epub 2017 Aug 9.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Ear prominence is a relatively common cosmetic deformity with no associated functional deficits, but with profound psychosocial impact, especially in young patients. Protruding ears in children have propagated surgical advances that incorporate reconstructive techniques. Here we outline a systematic framework to evaluate the protruding ear and present various reconstructive surgical options for correction. Read More

Semin Plast Surg 2017 Aug 9;31(3):141-145. Epub 2017 Aug 9.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Congenital auricular anomalies are common sources of aesthetic concern and psychosocial distress for both children and their parents. Only one-third of these anomalies self-correct, leaving a large need for acceptable corrective methods. Otoplasty is often the standard treatment; however, newer nonsurgical methods, including splinting and molding in the neonatal period, have shown favorable results without the complications of surgical intervention and with the advantage of early intervention. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2017 Nov 9;70(11):1620-1623. Epub 2017 Jun 9.

7th Department, Peking Union Medical College, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100144, China.

Background: Cryptotia is a common congenital ear deformity in Asian populations. In cryptotia, a portion of the upper ear is hidden and fixed in a pocket of the skin of the mastoid. Here we describe our method for cryptotia correction by using an ultra-delicate split-thickness skin graft in continuity with a full-thickness skin rotation flap. Read More

Stomatologiia (Mosk) 2017;96(3):30-35

Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, Moscow, Russia.

The aim of the research was to optimize surgical rehabilitation of patients with auricle defects and deformities by the developing of differentiated approach to the choice of reconstructive otoplasty method. The study involved 30 patients with auricle defects and deformities of congenital (20 patients) and acquired (10 patients) etiology. The defects were total in 25 patients and partial in 5 patients. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2017 Aug 20;70(8):1083-1090. Epub 2017 May 20.

Warwick Medical School, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom; Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Background: There is great diversity in reported post-operative outcomes for otoplasty, with the incidence of haematoma or infection ranging from 0% to 15.6% and 0%-10%, respectively. With such variability, it is difficult to determine an overall 'average' incidence of common post-operative complications. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2017 Jul;28(5):1278-1281

*Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chosun University College of Medicine, Kwangju, Republic of Korea †Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA.

Objectives: There are limited data on the effect of otoplasty on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in prominent ears. There are no data on the effect of otoplasty on Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) of otoplasty using hybrid techniques in adult patients.

Methods: This study involved 28 patients who underwent otoplasty using combined procedures. Read More

J Clin Anesth 2017 05 29;38:71. Epub 2017 Jan 29.

Department of Anesthesiology, Showa University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

J Laryngol Otol 2017 May 7;131(5):465-467. Epub 2017 Mar 7.

Department of Plastic Surgery,Ninewells Hospital and Medical School,Dundee,Scotland,UK.

Background: The correct anatomical placement of conchomastoid sutures during suture otoplasty can sometimes prove challenging. If the suture vector is inaccurate, reduction can be difficult and this may lead to malrotation of the pinna.

Methods: This paper describes the adoption of the auricularis posterior muscle, which runs from the mastoid to the concha and whose function is to adduct the pinna, as a marker for conchomastoid suture placement. Read More

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2018 Mar - Apr;84(2):159-165. Epub 2017 Feb 14.

Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, Divisão de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Plástica, Marília, SP, Brazil.

Introduction: The ear deformity Tanzer type V, also known as prominent ears, is the most common genetic defect of the pinna. The surgery designed for its correction is known as otoplasty. This esthetic surgery can be performed using different techniques, which requires great skill of its operator. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2017 04 23;70(4):545-547. Epub 2017 Jan 23.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Showa University, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8866 Japan.

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Apr 7;41(2):321-326. Epub 2017 Jan 7.

Division of Plastic Surgery at Santa Casa General Hospital, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.

Background: Protruding ears represent the main abnormality of the external ear, which has required numerous anatomic and surgical studies. Most studies give attention to the absence of the antihelix as the anatomic defect responsible for the clinical deformity of the lateral aspect of the ear that leads to its anteversion. The reason for this study is the controversial origin of the fold of the antihelix within the auricle framework, a field of interest for aesthetic otoplasty. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 Apr 7;41(2):352-358. Epub 2017 Jan 7.

Dipartimento di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Morandi, 30, 20097, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, potentially fatal, infective complication that can occur after surgery. Diagnosis is still difficult and mainly based on clinical data. Only a prompt pharmacological and surgical therapy can avoid dramatic consequences. Read More