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Distortion of the Auriculocephalic Angle Following Rhytidectomy: Recognition and Prevention

Distortion of the Auriculocephalic Angle Following Rhytidectomy: Recognition and Prevention Abstract Distortion of ear protrusion after rhytidectomy results in an aesthetically unfavorable appearance. We have seen cases in which the auriculocephalic angle has widened postoperatively, producing a noticeable deformity. Herein, we report 3 cases that resulted in abnormal postsurgical ear protrusion. We also discuss prevention through the use of conchal setback sutures. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1997;123:818-820. References 1. Pitanguy I, Ceravolo MP. Hematoma postrhytidectomy: how we treat it . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1981;4:526-528.Crossref 2. Baker DC, Conley J. Avoiding facial nerve injury in rhytidectomy . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1979;64: 781-785.Crossref 3. Baker TJ, Gordon HL, Mesienko P. Rhytidectomy . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1977;59:24-30.Crossref 4. Larrabee WF, Ridenour BD. Rhytidectomy: technique and complications . Am J Otolaryngol . 1992; 13:1-15.Crossref 5. McKinney P, Giese S, Placik O. Management of the ear in rhytidectomy . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1993; 92:858-866.Crossref 6. McDowell AJ. Goals in otoplasty for prominent ears . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1968;41:17-20.Crossref 7. Adamson PA, McShane DP, Feldman RI. Otoplasty: an update . J Otolaryngol . 1987;16:258-262. 8. Vermeylen JGM, Monballiu G. 'Conchal show' measurements: a new idea in prominent ear correction . Br J Plast Surg . 1990;43:732-734.Crossref 9. Furnas DW. Correction of prominent ears by concha-mastoid sutures . Plast Reconstr 1968; 42:189-193.Crossref 10. Farkas LG. Anthropometry of the normal and defective ear . Clin Plast Surg . 1990;17:213-221. 11. Donaldson JA, Duckert LG, Lambert PM, Rubel EW. Surgical Anatomy of the Temporal Bone . 4th ed. New York, NY: Raven Press; 1992. 12. Hoogbergen MM, Schuurman AH, Rijnders W, Kon M. Auricular hypermobility due to agenesis of the extrinsic muscles . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1996;98: 869-871.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1997 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0886-4470
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1538-361X
DOI
10.1001/archotol.1997.01900080050005
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Abstract

Abstract Distortion of ear protrusion after rhytidectomy results in an aesthetically unfavorable appearance. We have seen cases in which the auriculocephalic angle has widened postoperatively, producing a noticeable deformity. Herein, we report 3 cases that resulted in abnormal postsurgical ear protrusion. We also discuss prevention through the use of conchal setback sutures. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1997;123:818-820. References 1. Pitanguy I, Ceravolo MP. Hematoma postrhytidectomy: how we treat it . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1981;4:526-528.Crossref 2. Baker DC, Conley J. Avoiding facial nerve injury in rhytidectomy . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1979;64: 781-785.Crossref 3. Baker TJ, Gordon HL, Mesienko P. Rhytidectomy . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1977;59:24-30.Crossref 4. Larrabee WF, Ridenour BD. Rhytidectomy: technique and complications . Am J Otolaryngol . 1992; 13:1-15.Crossref 5. McKinney P, Giese S, Placik O. Management of the ear in rhytidectomy . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1993; 92:858-866.Crossref 6. McDowell AJ. Goals in otoplasty for prominent ears . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1968;41:17-20.Crossref 7. Adamson PA, McShane DP, Feldman RI. Otoplasty: an update . J Otolaryngol . 1987;16:258-262. 8. Vermeylen JGM, Monballiu G. 'Conchal show' measurements: a new idea in prominent ear correction . Br J Plast Surg . 1990;43:732-734.Crossref 9. Furnas DW. Correction of prominent ears by concha-mastoid sutures . Plast Reconstr 1968; 42:189-193.Crossref 10. Farkas LG. Anthropometry of the normal and defective ear . Clin Plast Surg . 1990;17:213-221. 11. Donaldson JA, Duckert LG, Lambert PM, Rubel EW. Surgical Anatomy of the Temporal Bone . 4th ed. New York, NY: Raven Press; 1992. 12. Hoogbergen MM, Schuurman AH, Rijnders W, Kon M. Auricular hypermobility due to agenesis of the extrinsic muscles . Plast Reconstr Surg . 1996;98: 869-871.Crossref

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Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Medical Association

Published: Aug 1, 1997

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