Analyzing the Egyptian Prominent Ear Deformity
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Analyzing the Egyptian Prominent Ear Deformity, MOHAMED A. EL-MELEIGY and MOHAMED F. ABO ZEID
Abstract
Objectives: No standard otoplasty technique, so critical analysis of the anatomy of prominent ears is crucial to tailor the otoplasty technique accordingly.
Patients and Methods: A prospective study was conducted within a period of 3 years (2011-2013), 30 patients presenting with 57 prominent ears had their deformity analyzed before undergoing their otoplasty at the Plastic Surgery Department of Kasr El-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University.
Results: The average was 14 years. 19 males and 11 females. 3 patients had unilateral bat ears with total of 57 ears. All were primary cases. Prominent ears where present in all patients presenting, hypoplastic antihelix in 55 ears, 100% (57 ears) had deep hypertrophic concha, prominent lobule was present 38% (22 ears).
Conclusion: Hypertophic (deep choncha) deformity is common in all patients presenting with prominent ears despite most of literature concentrating on the antihelix as the com-monest deformity. However comobined antihelix and concha was the reason for almost all the deformities. Lobule promi-nence is relatively high and not to be missed during examina-tion and operative plan.