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- Correction of partial ear deformities can be challenging for plastic surgeons, as there are no standard techniques available for many of these issues.
- Stahl ear, a specific type of deformity, is marked by an extra section in the ear cartilage that affects its shape.
- The recent case of correcting Stahl ear using internal sutures resulted in very positive outcomes, and the text includes detailed surgical techniques along with a literature review on similar deformities.
Article Abstract
Correction of partial ear deformities can be a challenging task for the plastic surgeon. There are no standard techniques for correcting many of these deformities, and several different techniques are described in literature. Stahl ear is one such anomaly, characterized by an accessory third crus in the ear cartilage, giving rise to an irregular helical rim. The conventional techniques of correcting this deformity include either excision of the cartilage, repositioning of the cartilage, or scoring techniques. We recently encountered a case of Stahl ear deformity and undertook correction using internal sutures with very good results. The technical details of the surgery are described along with a review of literature on correcting similar anomalies.
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