A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique
Background:. Approximately 5% of the population has protruding ears. An antihelix deficiency or absence is a common cause of ear protrusion. Although there are over 200 techniques to manage prominent ears, there is no evidence to support using dermabraders in this situation. To the author’s knowledg...
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| author | Adnan G. Gelidan, MD, FRCS(C) Hatan Mortada, MBBS Subhi M.K. Zino Alarki, MBBS Khalid Arab, MD, FRCS(C) Abdullah E. Kattan, MD, FRCS(C) |
| author_facet | Adnan G. Gelidan, MD, FRCS(C) Hatan Mortada, MBBS Subhi M.K. Zino Alarki, MBBS Khalid Arab, MD, FRCS(C) Abdullah E. Kattan, MD, FRCS(C) |
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| description | Background:. Approximately 5% of the population has protruding ears. An antihelix deficiency or absence is a common cause of ear protrusion. Although there are over 200 techniques to manage prominent ears, there is no evidence to support using dermabraders in this situation. To the author’s knowledge, this is one of the first articles to assess the clinical outcome of dermabrader use on patients with prominent ear deformities.
Methods:. An analysis of retrospective medical records was conducted by the senior author on patients with prominent ears treated with our novel dermabrasion technique between 2018 and 2021. The demographics, clinical assessment, and outcomes of the patients were assessed. Furthermore, the article provides a detailed description of the technique.
Results:. A total of 18 ears were operated on. Eight of the included patients had bilateral ear deformities, and two had unilateral deformities. The mean distance from the ear to the head at the superior helix was 29 mm (range, 25–35 mm). In our series, no complications were observed. During the most recent clinical evaluation, all patients had achieved acceptable ear positioning and excellent aesthetic results.
Conclusions:. Dermabrasion is a useful technique for otoplasty because no sutures are required and symmetry can be achieved in bilateral ears. Furthermore, this technology is safe, simple, reproducible, reliable, and versatile. We recommend that future studies be conducted in a prospective manner with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods to ensure the validity of the findings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ff25f456aeff404fbc66c3978660097e2023-02-01T06:05:03ZengWolters KluwerPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open2169-75742023-01-01111e478610.1097/GOX.0000000000004786202301000-00069A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of TechniqueAdnan G. Gelidan, MD, FRCS(C)0Hatan Mortada, MBBS1Subhi M.K. Zino Alarki, MBBS2Khalid Arab, MD, FRCS(C)3Abdullah E. Kattan, MD, FRCS(C)4From the * Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia† Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University and Department of Plastic Surgery & Burn Unit, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia‡ Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.From the * Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFrom the * Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaBackground:. Approximately 5% of the population has protruding ears. An antihelix deficiency or absence is a common cause of ear protrusion. Although there are over 200 techniques to manage prominent ears, there is no evidence to support using dermabraders in this situation. To the author’s knowledge, this is one of the first articles to assess the clinical outcome of dermabrader use on patients with prominent ear deformities. Methods:. An analysis of retrospective medical records was conducted by the senior author on patients with prominent ears treated with our novel dermabrasion technique between 2018 and 2021. The demographics, clinical assessment, and outcomes of the patients were assessed. Furthermore, the article provides a detailed description of the technique. Results:. A total of 18 ears were operated on. Eight of the included patients had bilateral ear deformities, and two had unilateral deformities. The mean distance from the ear to the head at the superior helix was 29 mm (range, 25–35 mm). In our series, no complications were observed. During the most recent clinical evaluation, all patients had achieved acceptable ear positioning and excellent aesthetic results. Conclusions:. Dermabrasion is a useful technique for otoplasty because no sutures are required and symmetry can be achieved in bilateral ears. Furthermore, this technology is safe, simple, reproducible, reliable, and versatile. We recommend that future studies be conducted in a prospective manner with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods to ensure the validity of the findings.http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004786 |
| spellingShingle | Adnan G. Gelidan, MD, FRCS(C) Hatan Mortada, MBBS Subhi M.K. Zino Alarki, MBBS Khalid Arab, MD, FRCS(C) Abdullah E. Kattan, MD, FRCS(C) A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| title | A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique |
| title_full | A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique |
| title_fullStr | A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique |
| title_short | A Novel Otoplasty Technique Using Dermabrader on Prominent Ear Deformity Patients: A Retrospective Study and a Description of Technique |
| title_sort | novel otoplasty technique using dermabrader on prominent ear deformity patients a retrospective study and a description of technique |
| url | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004786 |
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