Surgical correction of cauliflower ear

We have classified the cauliflower ear into different types according to the zone and the degree of deformity. One major group is deformity without change in the outline of the ear, and this is divided into four subgroups according to the zone. All of these subgroups can be treated by shaving the de...

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Published in:British journal of plastic surgery 2002-07, Vol.55 (5), p.380-386
Main Authors: Yotsuyanagi, Takatoshi, Yamashita, Ken, Urushidate, Satoshi, Yokoi, Katsunori, Sawada, Yukimasa, Miyazaki, Souichiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
auricle
Biological and medical sciences
cartilage
cauliflower ear
Ear Deformities, Acquired - pathology
Ear Deformities, Acquired - surgery
Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology
Ear, External - pathology
Ear, External - surgery
Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the ear, the auditive nerve and the facial nerve
Surgical Flaps
vascular network
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Summary:We have classified the cauliflower ear into different types according to the zone and the degree of deformity. One major group is deformity without change in the outline of the ear, and this is divided into four subgroups according to the zone. All of these subgroups can be treated by shaving the deformed cartilage through suitable incision lines. For deformities accompanied by a skin deficit, a postauricular skin flap should be used. The other major group is deformity accompanied by a change in the outline of the ear, which is divided into two subgroups. If the ear is rigid, a conchal cartilage graft is used. If the structural integrity of the ear is poor, costal cartilage is used to provide rigidity.
ISSN:0007-1226
1465-3087
DOI:10.1054/bjps.2002.3854