Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (대한구강악안면외과학회)
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Correction of congenital cleft earlobe with front and back flaps

  • Karaci, Selman (Department of Plastic Surgery, Kanuni Training and Research Hospital) ;
  • Kose, Rustu (Department of Plastic Surgery, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2017.07.13
  • Accepted : 2017.10.13
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

Congenital auricular deformities may be either deformational or malformational. Malformational anomalies present with a skin or cartilage shortage. Two cases with congenital cleft earlobe were presented. A new surgical technique using a two-layered repair with front and back flaps were introduced. She waited to begin wearing earrings until six months after the surgery to prevent possible scar contracture. The patients were followed up for a period ranging from 3 to 14 months. The earlobe volume deficiency was replaced, and acceptable scar maturation was obtained.

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