A technique for the repair of simple congenital earlobe clefts.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Congenital cleft of the earlobes is rarely seen among congenital ear anomalies. These clefts show a wide range of severity and localization, from simple notching to extensive tissue deficiencies. We developed a new technique that can be used in simple cases of earlobe cleft. For this technique, we use the anterior and posterior parts of the cleft as Y-V advancement flaps and achieve a three-dimensional construction of the lobe that is symmetrical with the opposite lobe.
Medical subject headings
- Ear, External