Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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- E-ISSN2234-5930
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ISSN : 2234-7550
Correction of congenital cleft earlobe with front and back flaps
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2017, v.43 no.6, pp.423-426
Selman Karaci (Kanuni Training and Research Hospital)
Rüştü Köse (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University School of Medicine)
Rüştü Köse (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University School of Medicine)
Selman,
K.
, &
Rüştü,
K.
(2017). Correction of congenital cleft earlobe with front and back flaps. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 43(6), 423-426.
Abstract
Congenital auricular deformities may be either deformational or malformational. Malformational anomalies present with a skin or cartilage shortage. Two cases with congenital cleft earlobe were presented. A new surgical technique using a two–layered repair with front and back flaps were introduced. She waited to begin wearing earrings until six months after the surgery to prevent possible scar contracture. The patients were followed up for a period ranging from 3 to 14 months. The earlobe volume deficiency was replaced, and acceptable scar maturation was obtained.
- keywords
- Earlobe, Auricle, Cleft, Malformation, Congenital
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