Surgical correction of the cauliflower ear.

Br J Plast Surg

RAFT Institute for Plastic Surgery Research and Education, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Vernon and Watford Hospitals NHS Trust, Northwood, Middlesex, UK.

Published: July 1998

The cauliflower ear presents a challenge to the surgeon. Patients complain of discomfort and appearance. Three patients were treated surgically via a posterior approach to remove the hardened segment and re-sculpture a leaf of cartilage left in place. An acceptable cosmetic result was achieved and all patients are currently pain free.

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