A new technique for the surgical repair of double cleft earlobe: modified Millard's rotation–advancement flap

Abstract The double cleft earlobe is a rare earlobe deformation. The most common causes of cleft earlobe are earring or piercing tear injuries and trauma. In this study, the cases of five patients (all women) attending the clinic between 2010 and 2013 suffering from a unilateral traumatic complete d...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2015-03, Vol.44 (3), p.374-376
Main Authors: Eser, C, Kerem, M, Olguner, A.A, Gencel, E, Kesiktas, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Body Piercing - adverse effects
cleft earlobe
Dentistry
Ear, External - injuries
Ear, External - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Millard's rotation–advancement flap
Surgery
Surgical Flaps
surgical repair
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Summary:Abstract The double cleft earlobe is a rare earlobe deformation. The most common causes of cleft earlobe are earring or piercing tear injuries and trauma. In this study, the cases of five patients (all women) attending the clinic between 2010 and 2013 suffering from a unilateral traumatic complete double earlobe cleft as a result of an earring injury were evaluated. The principles of Millard's cleft lip repair were applied during the repair of these double cleft earlobe deformities. This adaptation of Millard's technique to repair double earlobe clefts with a non-straight closure appears to give satisfactory results.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2014.12.006