Correction of congenital auricular deformities by splinting in the neonatal period

Many congenital ear deformities involve abnormal plical folding. This appears to be a result of deficient intrinsic and extrinsic auricular muscle activity as well as intrauterine pressure effects. These deformities can usually be corrected by appropriate splinting in the neonatal period, a time whe...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1986-09, Vol.78 (3), p.406-411
Main Authors: BROWN, F. E, COLEN, L. B, ADDANTE, R. R, GRAHAM, J. M. JR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology
Ear, External - abnormalities
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Splints
Time Factors
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Summary:Many congenital ear deformities involve abnormal plical folding. This appears to be a result of deficient intrinsic and extrinsic auricular muscle activity as well as intrauterine pressure effects. These deformities can usually be corrected by appropriate splinting in the neonatal period, a time when estrogen activity is increased and the ear is very malleable. The methods used and the results of treatment are presented.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.78.3.406