10.1055/b-0037-144965 CHAPTER 17 Complications After Otoplasty When otoplasty is performed safely, postoperative complications are rare. Hematomas and chondritis are possible complications, but these are exceedingly uncommon with our technique. Hypertrophic…
10.1055/b-0037-144953 CHAPTER 5 Particular Cases of Microtia PARTICULAR PROBLEMS Asymmetrical Face The ear is situated posterior to the temporomandibular joint and projects over the mastoid process of the temporal bone…
10.1055/b-0037-144962 CHAPTER 14 Anomalies of the Upper Part of the Ear Minor congenital anomalies should be differentiated from aesthetic variations. Anomalies are characterized by aberrance of the three-dimensional structure of…
10.1055/b-0037-144963 CHAPTER 15 Other Anomalies LOBULE The structure of the lobule comprises skin, fat, and fibrous septa without fibrocartilage. This is why the lobule is often reconstructed with skin flaps….
10.1055/b-0037-144956 CHAPTER 8 Secondary Cases Patients with an unsatisfactory ear reconstruction often seek treatment from another surgeon to correct the problem. These secondary cases can be some of the most…
10.1055/b-0037-144950 CHAPTER 2 Stage I: Reproduction of the Missing Contours The first stage of ear reconstruction consists of harvesting, sculpting, and placing the cartilage under the skin. The principles are…
10.1055/b-0037-144959 CHAPTER 11 Analysis and Principles of Management Partial defects of the ear can occur in many different circumstances but mostly after trauma or tumor excision. Missing parts of the…
10.1055/b-0037-144960 CHAPTER 12 Reconstruction With Conchal and Costal Cartilage With the principles for partial ear reconstruction in mind, analyzing the defect, choosing the best support, and deciding if the surgery…
10.1055/b-0037-144958 CHAPTER 10 Auricular Prosthesis Auricular prosthesis is the oldest technique for ear reconstruction. There are still some good indications to perform this procedure despite the progress in reconstruction with…
10.1055/b-0037-144961 CHAPTER 13 Particular Cases SECONDARY CASES Most often we see patients treated elsewhere who have had reconstruction of partial defects using only skin flaps or inadequate cartilage graft. The…
