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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg ; 93: 62-69, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38663166

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: The EAR-Q is a rigorously validated patient-reported outcome measure, which evaluates ear appearance and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with congenital or acquired ear conditions. The aim of this study was to conduct an exploratory analysis to examine the factors associated with EAR-Q appearance and HRQL scale scores. METHODS: In this study, 862 participants, aged 8-29 years, with congenital or acquired ear conditions, completed the EAR-Q as part of an international field-test study. Patients responded to demographic and clinical questions as well as the EAR-Q. Univariable and multivariable linear regression analyses were used to determine factors that were significant predictors for the scores on the EAR-Q Appearance, Psychological, and Social scales. RESULTS: Most participants were men (57.4%), awaiting treatment (55.0%), and had a microtia diagnosis (70.4%), with a mean age of 13 (±4) years. Worse ear appearance scores (p < 0.02) were associated with male gender, microtia, no history of treatment, ear surgery within 6 months, unilateral involvement, and greater self-reported ear asymmetry. Decreased psychological scores (p < 0.01) were associated with increasing participant age, no treatment history, recent ear surgery, and dissatisfaction with ears matching or overall dissatisfaction. Lower social scores (p ≤ 0.04) were associated with no treatment history, those awaiting surgery, ear surgery within the last 6 months, bilateral involvement, and self-reported ears matching or overall appearance. CONCLUSION: This analysis identified patient factors that may influence ear appearance and HRQL scale scores. These findings provide evidence of patient factors that should be adjusted for when undertaking future observational research designs using the EAR-Q in this patient population.


Subject(s)
Patient Reported Outcome Measures , Quality of Life , Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Cross-Sectional Studies , Child , Adult , Young Adult , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/psychology , Congenital Microtia/surgery , Congenital Microtia/psychology
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Aesthetic Plast Surg ; 48(10): 1906-1913, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38499875

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BACKGROUND: Cauliflower ear deformity, a common sequela of auricular trauma, presents an esthetic and reconstructive challenge. Existing surgical techniques have limitations, including complexity, donor site morbidity, and variable long-term outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this case series, we present a novel and minimally invasive surgical approach for the correction of cauliflower ear deformity that adapts the Valente otoplasty technique; it combines cartilage debulking with helical rim release and Mustardé mattress stitches to restore ear contour and reduce the risk of recurrence. The procedural steps include bielliptic post-auricular skin and soft tissue incision, release of the cartilaginous spring, removal of excess fibrocartilaginous tissue, cartilage reshaping with suture to restore contour, and tissue redistribution to promote adherence of skin to the cartilage framework. RESULTS: Outcomes were evaluated in 7 patients (9 ears) with cauliflower ear deformity, assessing surgical duration, complications, patient satisfaction, and esthetic outcomes at two years after surgery. The mean surgical duration per patient was 52 ± 17 minutes, including 2 bilateral procedures. Follow-up at 24 months showed favorable esthetic outcome in all patients with sustained improvements in auricular contour and symmetry with neither loss of the shape nor recurrence of deformity. Patients reported high satisfaction and improved quality of life, with mean Glasgow Children Benefit Questionnaire scores of 99.3 ± 6.3. CONCLUSIONS: This technique thus demonstrated lasting correction of cauliflower ear with favorable cosmetic outcomes, low risk of complications, and high patient satisfaction. Further investigations and longer-term follow-up are warranted to validate the technique's durability and expand its application to older and more diverse patient populations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .


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Esthetics , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Humans , Child , Female , Male , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Patient Satisfaction/statistics & numerical data , Adolescent , Retrospective Studies , Cohort Studies , Risk Assessment , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods , Time Factors , Ear Auricle/surgery , Ear Auricle/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery , Ear, External/abnormalities
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 34(3): 410-413, jul.-sep. 2019. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1047167

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Criptotia é uma deformidade auricular congênita comum em orientais e rara em ocidentais, sendo a grande maioria dos estudos de técnicas cirúrgicas orientais e aplicados em crianças. Nesta patologia, a cartilagem do polo superior da orelha encontra-se alojada embaixo da pele na região temporal, o que impossibilita o uso de óculos, devido à falta de apoio e torna o polo superior sem definição estética. O presente estudo tem por objetivo relatar o caso de um paciente adulto com criptotia, submetido ao tratamento cirúrgico com retalho de pedículo subcutâneo mastóideo, revisando as principais técnicas descritas para o tratamento deste acometimento. O retalho de pedículo subcutâneo descrito por Yoshimura, mostrou-se adequado para a correção da criptotia em paciente ocidental e adulto.


Cryptotia is a congenital ear deformity common in Easterners and rare in Westerners, with most studies addressing Eastern surgical techniques applied to children. In this pathology, the cartilage of the upper pole of the ear is lodged subcutaneously in the temporal region, which prevents individuals from using glasses due to lack of support and prevents esthetic definition of the upper pole. The present study aimed to report the case of an adult patient with cryptotia undergoing surgical treatment using a mastoid subcutaneous pedicle flap and review the main techniques described for the treatment of this involvement. The subcutaneous pedicle flap described by Yoshimura proved to be adequate for correcting cryptotia in a Western adult patient.


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Congenital Abnormalities , Adult , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Ear Cartilage , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Ear, External , Esthetics , Aesthetic Equipment , Congenital Abnormalities/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Plastic Surgery Procedures/rehabilitation , Ear Cartilage/abnormalities , Ear Cartilage/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/genetics , Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 34(2): 283-286, apr.-jun. 2019. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1015992

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Defeitos parciais de orelha podem ser tratados de diversas formas, dentre elas o fechamento primário, cicatrização por segunda intenção ou retalhos. Diversas opções técnicas foram descritas para a sua reconstrução de modo a manter o contorno natural da orelha, sem sacrificar tecido sadio ou alterar sua estética e função. Apresentamos neste artigo dois casos atendidos no Instituto do Câncer do Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto de reconstrução de defeitos condrocutâneos de orelha após ressecção de carcinoma basocelular em região central da orelha, com a confecção de retalho retroauricular ilhado transposto através de uma janela cartilaginosa e com o pedículo desepidermizado. Área doadora com fechamento primário. Tal procedimento constitui técnica segura, pois a região retroauricular é ricamente vascularizada, é de fácil execução, em único estágio e com resultado estético e funcional satisfatório.


Partial ear defects can be treated in several ways, including primary closure, healing by secondary intention, or flaps. Several surgical options have been described for reconstruction in order to maintain the natural contour of the ear, without sacrificing healthy tissues or changing the aesthetics and function. In this article, we present two cases of reconstruction of chondrocutaneous defects of the ear after resection of basal cell carcinoma in the central region of the ear, with the production of a retroauricular island flap transposed through a cartilaginous window with the de-epidermized pedicle. The donor area healed following a primary closure. This procedure can be performed in a single stage, yields satisfactory aesthetic and functional results, and is safe because the retroauricular region is richly vascularized.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Aged , Surgical Flaps/surgery , Surgical Flaps/adverse effects , Ear Neoplasms/surgery , Carcinoma, Basal Cell/surgery , Carcinoma, Basal Cell/physiopathology , Plastic Surgery Procedures/adverse effects , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear Cartilage/abnormalities , Ear Cartilage/surgery , Ear Cartilage/growth & development , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/anatomy & histology , Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery , Intraoperative Complications/surgery , Intraoperative Complications/prevention & control
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 33(2): 236-241, abr.-jun. 2018. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-909420

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Introdução: Orelha em abano é a deformidade congênita mais comum de cabeça e pescoço, cuja transmissão se dá por herança autossômica dominante, sem predileção por gênero. A orelha proeminente ou "em abano" ocorre quando há um excesso ou hipertrofia da concha auricular, apagamento da antélice, um ângulo escafoconchal maior que 90º ou uma combinação destes, ocorrendo uni ou bilateralmente. O objetivo é apresentar uma abordagem conservadora para correção de orelha em abano, com a associação de técnicas. Métodos: Foi utilizada uma variação cirúrgica para realização de otoplastia com o auxílio de uma abordagem anterior para ressecção da concha auricular associada ao enfraquecimento da antélice com incisões parciais na cartilagem também por via anterior e a realização de pontos de Mustardé por via posterior para melhor definição da antélice, sem a fixação da concha à mastoide. Foram operados 200 pacientes com idade média de 17 anos, entre janeiro de 1987 e janeiro de 2015, sendo 60% do gênero feminino. Resultados: Dos 200 pacientes, apenas 24 necessitaram revisões cirúrgicas discretas. Conclusão: O procedimento cirúrgico é simples, facilmente reprodutível, proporcionando bons resultados, com alto grau de satisfação e baixo índice de complicações/morbidade.


Introduction: Protruding ear is the most common congenital deformity of the head and neck, with an autosomal dominant inheritance and no predilection for sex. Protruding ear or prominent ear occurs when there is concha excess or hypertrophy, erasure of the antihelix, a scapho-conchal angle greater than 90°, or a combination of these factors, occurring unior bilaterally. The objective is to present a conservative approach to correct protruding ear, with a combination of techniques. Methods: The otoplasty surgical technique involved an anterior approach for resection of the auricular concha, which was associated with weakening of the antihelix, and partial incisions of the cartilage were performed through anterior access and of Mustardé sutures, through posterior access for better definition of the antihelix without fixation of the concha to the mastoid. Two hundred patients with a mean age of 17 years underwent operations between January 1987 and January 2015, 60% of whom were female. Results: Of the 200 patients, only 24 patients needed discrete surgical revisions. Conclusion: The surgical procedure is simple, easily reproducible, provides good results, and is associated with a high degree of satisfaction and a low rate of complications/morbidities.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , History, 21st Century , Postoperative Complications , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Ear, External , Ear Auricle , Hypertrophy , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Postoperative Complications/congenital , Plastic Surgery Procedures/adverse effects , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery , Ear Auricle/abnormalities , Ear Auricle/surgery , Hypertrophy/surgery , Hypertrophy/congenital
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Acta otorrinolaringol. esp ; 68(3): 151-156, mayo-jun. 2017. graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-162593

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the experience of a tertiary referral centre in Portugal, of the placement of BAHA in children. Methods: The authors performed a retrospective analysis of all children for whom hearing rehabilitation with BAHA was indicated at a central hospital, between January 2003 and December 2014. Results: 53 children were included. The most common indications for placement of BAHA were external and middle ear malformations (n=34, 64%) and chronic otitis media with difficult to control otorrhea (n=9, 17%). The average age for BAHA placement was 10.66±3.44 years. The average audiometric gain was 31.5±7.20dB compared to baseline values, with average hearing threshold with BAHA of 19.6±5.79dB. The most frequent postoperative complications were related to the skin (n=15, 28%). There were no major complications. Conclusions: This study concludes that BAHA is an effective and safe method of hearing rehabilitation in children (AU)


Objetivos: El objetivo de este estudio es describir la experiencia de un centro terciario de referencia en Portugal, en la colocación de prótesis auditivas osteointegradas (BAHA) en los niños. Métodos: Los autores realizaron un análisis retrospectivo de todos los niños con indicación para rehabilitación auditiva con BAHA en un hospital central, entre enero de 2003 y diciembre de 2014. Resultados: Se incluyeron 53 niños. Las indicaciones más frecuentes para la colocación de BAHA fueron las malformaciones del oído externo y medio (n=34; 64%) y la otitis media crónica con otorrea de difícil control (n=9; 17%). La edad media de la colocación de BAHA fue de 10,66±3,44 años. La ganancia de audiometría promedio fue de 31,5±7,20dB en comparación con los valores basales, con un umbral medio de audición con BAHA de 19,6±5,79dB. Como complicaciones postoperatorias, las más frecuentes se relacionaron con la piel (n=15; 28%). No hubo complicaciones mayores. Conclusiones: En este estudio se concluye que la BAHA es un método eficaz y seguro de rehabilitación auditiva en niños (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Ossicular Prosthesis , Ossicular Replacement/methods , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Otitis Media, Suppurative/surgery , Osseointegration/physiology , Retrospective Studies , Hearing Loss/surgery
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 32(1): 141-144, 2017. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-832691

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Neste artigo, apresentamos um caso de uma deformidade auricular de difícil correção cirúrgica, envolvendo unidade escafo-helicoidal associada com a orelha proeminente em uma paciente de 25 anos de idade. Esta é uma malformação congênita incomum da orelha, o que resulta em uma borda helicoidal achatada, não curvilínea e dobrada sobre a escafa, comprometendo a aparência helicoidal. Foi proposto um tratamento cirúrgico com abordagem posterior e enxerto de cartilagem conchal à restauração do contorno borda helicoidal em um procedimento único. Esta nova abordagem proporciona um resultado agradável para o ouvido, principalmente por restaurar uma nova unidade escafo-helicoidal sem cicatriz na superfície orelha anterior e tratamento da orelha proeminente.


In this paper, we present a case of auricular deformity whose surgical correction is difficult, involving scapha-helical unit associated with prominent ear in a 25-year-old female patient. This is an uncommon congenital malformation of the ear, resulting in a flattened, straightened and folded helical rim over the scapha, compromising the helical appearance. The proposed surgical treatment involved posterior approach and conchal cartilage graft to the restoration of the helical rim contour in a single procedure. This new approach provides a fine result to the ear, particularly because it restores the scapha-helical unit with no scar on the surface of the anterior ear and also effectively treats the prominent ear.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , History, 21st Century , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Ear , Ear Cartilage , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Ear Auricle , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear/abnormalities , Ear/surgery , Ear/pathology , Ear Cartilage/abnormalities , Ear Cartilage/surgery , Ear Cartilage/pathology , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/pathology , Ear Auricle/abnormalities , Ear Auricle/surgery , Ear Auricle/pathology
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 32(1): 145-147, 2017. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-832693

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Descrita no século XIX, a deformidade auricular de Stahl consiste em uma má formação auricular rara, caracterizada por hipoplasia da raiz da anti-hélice com o alargamento de sua base e uma terceira raiz da anti-hélice conectando-a à parte posterior da hélice, deformando a porção posterossuperior do pavilhão auditivo. A correção cirúrgica é o tratamento definitivo, porém, pela diversidade de apresentações clínicas, não há uma técnica padrão para todos os casos. O método descrito neste relato é mais uma opção de tratamento e consiste na ressecção da terceira cruz e confecção da raiz superior da anti-hélice.


Stahl's ear deformity was first described in the 19th century and it consists of a rare auricular deformity characterized by hypoplasia of the antihelix crus with enlargement of its base and a third crus of the antihelix connected to posterior portion of helix crus, which deforms the posterolateral wall of the external auditory canal. Reconstructive surgery is the definitive treatment, however, because of the diversity of clinical presentations, no standard technique exist for all cases. The method described in this report is another treatment option and entails the resection of the third crus and reconstruction of superior crus of the antihelix.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , History, 21st Century , Congenital Abnormalities , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Ear , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Congenital Abnormalities/surgery , Congenital Abnormalities/pathology , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear/abnormalities , Ear/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(3): 372-374, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-787304

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Abstract: An 86-year-old woman was referred for treatment of a lentigo maligna melanoma on the left earlobe, confirmed by cutaneous biopsy. The resulting surgical defect involved the earlobe's full thickness. The authors outline a simple method for reconstructing the entire lobe in one stage, without grafts, whilst offering a pleasant appearance. Earlobe deformity may be congenital or, more often, acquired due to trauma, burns or surgery. Ear lobules are an important reference point for facial symmetry and they serve decorative purposes like wearing earrings. Losing them represents an obvious aesthetic abnormality. Several methods developed to reconstruct this deformity have presented various advantages and disadvantages.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged, 80 and over , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/surgery , Dermatologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Surgical Flaps/surgery , Ear Neoplasms/surgery , Melanoma/surgery
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 31(1): 66-73, jan.-mar. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1503

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INTRODUÇÃO: A proeminência dos pavilhões auriculares é a forma mais comum de deformidade desta estrutura, afetando em torno de 5% da população. A maioria dos trabalhos acerca da cirurgia de otoplastia apresenta avaliações subjetivas, não permitindo apreciar acuradamente os resultados no pós-operatório, bem como dificultando a comparação entre técnicas. Propõe-se o desenvolvimento e aplicação de protocolo específico para avaliação dos resultados. MÉTODO: Avaliação prospectiva pelo período de um ano de pacientes submetidos à otoplastia bilateral utilizando técnica baseada em modelagem cartilaginosa com suturas, utilizando medidas da distância hélice-mastoide em pontos padronizados. RESULTADOS: Foram operados 23 pacientes com idade média de 17,8 anos. A incidência de reoperação foi de 21,7% dos pacientes ou 10,7% das orelhas. Houve perda de cerca de 45% da correção obtida no ponto superior e 35% nos pontos médio e inferior nos pacientes não reoperados. CONCLUSÕES: O protocolo foi de fácil utilização e permitiu a avaliação objetiva tanto da deformidade no pré-operatório quanto dos resultados cirúrgicos. A técnica utilizada produziu resultados considerados adequados e comparáveis aos da literatura.


INTRODUCTION: Prominence is the most common deformity of the ear, affecting about 5% of the population. Most reports on otoplasty describe subjective evaluations, and do not provide accurate postoperative assessment or a comparison between techniques. We propose the development and implementation of a specific protocol to evaluate results. METHOD: A prospective evaluation for a period of one year in patients who underwent bilateral otoplasty was performed, using a technique based on modeling of the cartilage with sutures, and helix-to-mastoid distance measurements at standardized points. RESULTS: A total of 23 patients with an average age of 17.8 years underwent surgery. Reoperation was performed in 21.7% of the patients or 10.7% of the ears. Nearly 45% of the correction obtained at the upper point and 35% at the middle and lower points were lost in patients who did not undergo reoperation. CONCLUSIONS: The protocol was easily used and allowed objective evaluation of the preoperative deformity and surgical results. This technique produced results considered adequate and comparable to the literature.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , History, 21st Century , Sutures , Cartilage , Anthropometry , Clinical Protocols , Prospective Studies , Retrospective Studies , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Evaluation Study , Ear , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Ear, External , Sutures/standards , Cartilage/surgery , Anthropometry/instrumentation , Anthropometry/methods , Clinical Protocols/standards , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/pathology , Ear, External/surgery
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 31(2): 203-208, 2016. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1562

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INTRODUÇÃO: Orelha em abano é caracterizada pelo pobre desenvolvimento da anti-hélice, hiperplasia da concha, ângulo céfalo-auricular anormal, lóbulo grande e proeminente ou qualquer combinação dos itens citados. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo prospectivo, em que foram acompanhados 60 pacientes submetidos à otoplastia, no período de janeiro de 2014 a janeiro de 2015, no Hospital Municipal Barata Ribeiro. RESULTADOS: Entre as complicações precoces, citamos infecção (0%), hematoma (1,6%) e necrose de pele (3,3%). Entre as complicações tardias: assimetria (10%), recidiva (3,3%), extrusão de pontos (10%), granuloma, cicatriz hipertrófica (0%) e queloide (0%). Quando os pacientes foram questionados quanto aos resultados obtidos com a otoplastia, 3,3% responderam que o resultado foi ruim, 3,3% regular, 3,3% bom, 3,3% ótimo e 86,8% excelente. CONCLUSÃO: As taxas de complicações precoces e tardias são semelhantes às descritas na literatura.


INTRODUCTION: Protruding ears are caused by poor development of the antihelix, hyperplasia of the concha, abnormal cephaloauricular angle, a large and prominent lobule, or any combination of the above. METHODS: A prospective study was performed, in which 60 patients who underwent otoplasty were followed up from January 2014 to January 2015 at the Hospital Municipal Barata Ribeiro. RESULTS: Early complications included infection (0%), hematoma (1.6%), and skin necrosis (3.3%). Late complications included asymmetry (10%), recurrence (3.3%), extrusion of sutures (10%), granuloma formation (0%), hypertrophic scarring (0%), and keloid formation (0%). When patients were asked to rate the otoplasty, 3.3% stated that it was poor, 3.3% fair, 3.3% good, 3.3% very good, and 86.8% excellent. CONCLUSION: The rates of early and late complications are similar to those described in the literature.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , History, 21st Century , Postoperative Complications , Prospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Ear, External , Ear Auricle , Infections , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Plastic Surgery Procedures/adverse effects , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery , Ear Auricle/abnormalities , Ear Auricle/surgery , Infections/surgery , Infections/complications
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 30(3): 439-445, 2015. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1153

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INTRODUÇÃO: Orelha proeminente, popularmente conhecida como orelha em abano, é uma afecção muito frequente em nosso meio. Constitui a deformidade mais comum da cabeça e pescoço, prevalecendo em aproximadamente 5% da população em geral. O trabalho tem como objetivo demonstrar que, com a junção de técnicas cirúrgicas simples, é possível corrigir as deformidades e obter um ótimo índice de satisfação dos pacientes. MÉTODO: Um total de 60 pacientes de ambos os sexos, entre 11 e 40 anos foram submetidos à otoplastia bilateral entre fevereiro de 2009 e dezembro de 2010. RESULTADOS: Em todos os casos se realizou otoplastia bilateral. Não houve casos de hematomas, infecção de sítio cirúrgico ou cicatriz hipertrófica. Cicatrizes visíveis ou granulomas de corpo estranho na face posterior da orelha foram constatados em 5 casos (8,3%). Houve 1 caso de condrite. O índice de deformidade residual com 1 ano de pós-operatório ocorreu em 3 casos, sendo todos bilaterais. Recidiva total foi presenciada em 1 caso (1,7%). Após um ano da cirurgia, 56 pacientes (93,3%) consideraram o resultado como bom e estavam satisfeitos, 3 pacientes sofreram reintervenção por deformidade residual e em 1 caso ocorreu a recidiva total, em que o mesmo não desejou correção. CONCLUSÃO: O presente estudo vem demonstrar que a associação das técnicas de Mustardè com a de Furnas traz alto grau de satisfação, baixo índice de complicações, podendo ser realizada com tranquilidade em nível ambulatorial e com baixo custo.


INTRODUCTION: Prominent ears, popularly known as bat ears, are the most common deformity of the head and neck, occurring in approximately 5% of the general population. This study aims to demonstrate that, with the use of simple surgical techniques, it is possible to correct the deformity and achieve optimal patient satisfaction. METHOD: A total of 60 patients of both sexes, aged between 11 and 40 years, underwent bilateral otoplasty between February 2009 and December 2010. RESULTS: In all cases, bilateral otoplasty was performed. There were no cases of hematomas, surgical site infection, or hypertrophic scars. In 5 cases (8.3%) visible scars or foreign body granulomas were found in the posterior surface of the ear. Chondritis occurred in one patient. Bilateral residual deformity occurred in 3 cases at 1 year post-surgery. Total recurrence was observed in 1 case (1.7%). After one year of surgery, 56 patients (93.3%) considered the result as good and were satisfied, 3 patients underwent reintervention for residual deformity, and total recurrence occurred in 1 case, which the patient did not wish to correct. CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrates that concurrent use of the Mustardé and Furnas otoplasty techniques results in a high degree of satisfaction and a low rate of complications. The procedure can easily be performed at the outpatient level and at a low cost.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , History, 21st Century , Recurrence , Otologic Surgical Procedures , Comparative Study , Evaluation Study , Ear , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Otologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Ear/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 29(4): 490-496, 2014. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-830

ABSTRACT

Introdução: Tradicionalmente, múltiplas anomalias podem causar as orelhas proeminentes e foram desenvolvidas técnicas específicas para o tratamento de cada deformidade. Neste trabalho, testou-se uma abordagem única para alcançar resultados favoráveis. Método: Foram avaliados, retrospectivamente, os pacientes submetidos a otoplastia bilateral entre junho de 2010 e Dezembro de 2012, divididos em dois grupos: Grupo 1 - técnica convencional de Mustardé e Grupo 2 - Refinamento da técnica de Mustardé. Para comparação foram coletados os dados referentes às complicações precoces, tardias, à necessidade de reoperação e ao grau de satisfação do paciente. A análise estatística foi realizada através do teste exato de Fisher. Resultados: No Grupo 1 foram incluídos 9 pacientes tratados com a técnica tradicional de Mustardé. Houve um caso de extrusão de pontos (11,11%). Sete pacientes ficaram muito satisfeitos, um satisfeito e um insatisfeito por correção insuficiente, sendo reoperado. No Grupo 2 foram incluídos 19 pacientes submetidos a uma variação da técnica de Mustardé com 3 suturas no terço médio da orelha, rotacionando posteriormente o vértice da antélice. Houve um caso de infecção bilateral (5,26%). Dezessete pacientes ficaram muito satisfeitos, um satisfeito e outro insatisfeito por correção insuficiente, sendo reoperado. Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos. Conclusão: A identificação da alteração básica relacionada com orelhas proeminentes permite uma abordagem única, de fácil aprendizado e execução, com resultados de aparência natural e elevado grau de satisfação do paciente.


Introduction: Traditionally, multiple abnormalities can cause prominent ears, and specific techniques have been developed for the treatment of each abnormality. In this study, we tested a single approach aimed at achieving satisfactory outcomes. Method: Patients submitted to bilateral otoplasty, between June 2010 and December 2012, were retrospectively evaluated and divided into two groups: group 1 ­ patients submitted to the conventional Mustardé technique and group 2 ­ those who underwent the modified Mustardé technique. For comparison, we collected data relating to early and late complications, requirement for a new surgery, and degree of patient satisfaction. Statistical analysis was performed with Fisher's exact test. Results: Group 1 included nine patients treated with the conventional Mustardé technique. A case of suture extrusion (11.11%) was observed. Seven patients reported to be very satisfied, one satisfied, and one dissatisfied because of insufficient correction and a subsequent need for a second surgery. Group 2 included 19 patients submitted to the modified Mustardé technique, which involved three sutures in the middle third of the ear and the posterior rotation of the vertex of the antihelix. One case of bilateral infection (5.26%) was observed. Seventeen patients reported to be very satisfied, one satisfied, and another dissatisfied because of insufficient correction, thus needing to undergo a second surgery. No statistical difference was observed between the two groups. Conclusion: The identification of the basic abnormality associated with prominent ears allows performing a single approach that is easy to learn and implement, in addition to providing good outcome (i.e., natural appearance) and a high degree of patient satisfaction.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , History, 21st Century , Surgery, Plastic , Comparative Study , Retrospective Studies , Evaluation Study , Ear Deformities, Acquired , Ear, External , Postoperative Complications , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Surgery, Plastic/adverse effects , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/pathology , Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear, External/surgery
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 28(2): 294-296, abr.-jun. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-702619

ABSTRACT

Um consenso atual em otoplastia estética apregoa que somente as técnicas que desmontem a resiliente arquitetura cartilaginosa das orelhas protrusas, aliadas à fixação da nova forma com suturas, podem alcançar resultados bons e estáveis. O alvo cirúrgico de toda otoplastia é a nova dobra da antélice torneada e estética: uma roliça dobra afunilada que dá forma e beleza à orelha externa. Neste artigo é descrita a experiência de 10 anos com o uso de um novo instrumental no estriamento da cartilagem auricular: as tradicionais agulhas de crochê. Além disso, são demonstrados o modo de aparelhar o novo dispositivo, para ter uma borda inferior em bisel cortante, e a técnica de manejo desse dispositivo por pequenas botoeiras sob a hélice auricular. Após a moldagem do complexo antelical, é assegurada a nova forma com suturas, absorvível e não-absorvível. Com essa técnica, é observado baixo índice de complicações, em decorrência de estreitos túneis de descolamento cutâneo da face anterior do pavilhão auricular. No artigo, é também apresentado um caso clínico bem-sucedido com o uso do novo instrumental.


In aesthetic otoplasty, it is widely known that only techniques that disassemble the resilient cartilaginous architecture in cases of protruding ears coupled with anchoring sutures can achieve good and stable results. All surgical otoplasty procedures aim to achieve a new, shapely, and aesthetic antihelix fold that shapes and beautifies the outer ear. In this article, we describe our 10-year experience with the use of a new instrument for auricular cartilage striation - the traditional crochet needle. Moreover, we describe the manner in which the new instrument can be prepared in order to have a lower bevel cutting edge as well as the technical management of this instrument in small buttonholes in the auricular helix. After molding the antihelix complex, the new form is fixed with absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. With this technique, there is a low complication rate due to narrow cutaneous detachment tunnels in the anterior surface of the ear. In the article, we also describe the successful clinical use of the new instrument.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Needles/adverse effects , Ear Cartilage/surgery , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Esthetics , Methods , Patients , Methods
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Cir. plást. ibero-latinoam ; 39(2): 163-166, abr.-jun. 2013. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-114775

ABSTRACT

Las expansiones del lóbulo auricular son cada vez más populares en la población joven, dejando defectos muy notorios que al llegar a la edad adulta requieren reparación. Recientemente se han descrito dos técnicas para solucionar este problema, pero desde nuestro punto de vista, provocan un acortamiento secundario de la oreja. Por esta razón, diseñamos una reparación con dos colgajos, uno medial y otro lateral, donde uno de ellos funciona rellenando el defecto y el otro cubriéndolo; de esta manera evitamos el acortamiento de la oreja y del lóbulo. Además proponemos una nueva clasificación de los defectos del lóbulo auricular (AU)


Earlobe expansions are becoming increasingly popular among young people, leaving very noticeable defects that on reaching adulthood require repair. Recently, two techniques have been described to solve this problem, but in our view, they lead to a shortening of the ear. For this reason we design a repair with two flaps, one medial and one lateral, in which one works by filling the defect and the other covers; so we avoid the shortening of the ear lobe. Furthermore, we propose a new classification of defects in the earlobe (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Ear Auricle/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods
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An. bras. dermatol ; 88(2): 272-275, abr. 2013.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-674178

ABSTRACT

The earlobe is an anatomical structure that has a significant aesthetic role. Its surgical repair places a challenge due to the difficulty of obtaining a natural appearing and durable outcome. The authors present two options: the Gavello technique and the bilobed flap, after the excision of malign neoplasms of the earlobe. The Gavello technique makes use of a bilobed flap with an anterior base to mold the new earlobe. D'Hooghe's bilobed flap with a pre and post-auricular lobe allows the reconstruction of small earlobes. Both techniques, although old, acquire an important and current interest in earlobe reconstruction, by reason of the moderate degree of difficulty, the use of a single time surgical act and under local anesthesia, with a proper aesthetic result.


O lóbulo auricular é uma estrutura anatómica com uma importância estética significativa. O desafio inerente à sua reconstrução relaciona-se com a dificuldade em obter um resultado duradouro e cosmeticamente aceitável. Os autores apresentam duas opções: a técnica de Gavello e o retalho bilobado, após excisão de neoplasias malignas do lóbulo auricular. A técnica de Gavello, recorre a um retalho bilobado com base anterior, para constituir o novo lóbulo auricular. O retalho bilobado de D'Hooghe, com lobos pré e pós-auriculares, permite a reconstrução de defeitos de pequenas dimensões. As duas técnicas descritas, apesar de antigas, mantém-se actuais pela execução de grau de dificuldade média, em tempo cirúrgico único, sob anestesia local com a obtenção de resultados cosmeticamente aceitáveis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Dermatologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Ear Auricle/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear Neoplasms/surgery , Surgical Flaps , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 28(4): 577-580, july-sept. 2013.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-778831

ABSTRACT

Ear flappy is a congenital deformity most common of external ear, is transmitted by dominant form and occurs in 5% of general population. There are three main ways to do the modern surgery: the shaving, exision and fixation for stitchs of ear gristle. The technique of Mestardé, in 1963, do a new antihelice was supported in permanent sutures for posterior way and the stitchs takes until anterior perichondrium, without takes the skin. Furnas (1968) done suture with unabsorbed thread in conchal gristle, transfixing until anterior perichondrium and sutures in mastoid fascia. The otoplasty can be done with local anesthesia associated or not with sedation or with general anesthesia. The aim of the study is to evaluate the intensity of pain of patients submited to otoplasty with local anesthesia with sedation and without sedation, comparing two techniques. Method: There was separated 2 groups: Group 1: 12 patients operates with local anesthesia and sedation in surgery center; group 2: 26 patients operated with local surgery in clinic of small surgeries. The study was done in one year (2011 to 2012 May). It was done a lot of questions with these patients to evaluate the level of pain during the surgery and post-surgery. Results: There was not significant diference between two groups. Conclusion: It is possible to do this surgery with less hospital cost and the use the rooms in surgery center for more complex surgeries...


Orelha em abano representa a deformidade congênita mais comum da orelha externa, é transmitida de forma autossômica dominante e afeta aproximadamente 5% da população em geral. Existem três vias principais para a realização da otoplastia moderna: a raspagem, excisão e fixação por pontos da cartilagem auricular. A abordagem de Mustardé, em 1963, para a criação de uma novo anti-hélice era baseado em suturas permanentes por acesso posterior e os pontos englobavam até o pericôndrio anterior, sem transfixar a pele. Furnas (1968) realizava sutura com fio inabsorvível posicionado na cartilagem conchal transfixando até pericôndrio anterior e suturado na fáscia mastoide. A otoplastia pode ser realizada com anestesia local associada ou não à sedação ou com anestesia geral. Objetivo: O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a intensidade da dor dos pacientes submetidos à otoplastia sob anestesia local com sedação e sem sedação, comparando as duas técnicas anestésicas. Método: Foram separados dois grupos: Grupo 1 - 12 pacientes operados com anestesia local e sedação no centro cirúrgico; Grupo 2 - 26 pacientes operados com anestesia local e sem sedação no ambulatório de pequenas cirurgias. O estudo foi realizado no período de 1 ano (maio de 2011 a maio de 2012). Foi realizado um questionário com esses pacientes para avaliarmos o nível de dor no intraoperatório e pós-operatório. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os dois grupos. Conclusão: É possível realizarmos essa cirurgia com menor custo hospitalar e utilizarmos as salas do centro cirúrgico com anestesista para cirurgias mais complexas...


Subject(s)
Humans , Anesthesia, Local , Conscious Sedation , Ear Cartilage/surgery , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/surgery , Ear/surgery , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures , Methods , Patients , Retrospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 26(4): 602-607, out.-dez. 2011. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-618238

ABSTRACT

INTRODUÇÃO: A orelha de abano é o mais comum de todos os defeitos congênitos da orelha, com incidência de 5 por cento em caucasianos. O tratamento cirúrgico deve corrigir os ângulos auriculocefálico e escafoconchal, bem como a protrusão do lóbulo, quando presente. O objetivo deste trabalho é demonstrar a experiência de nosso serviço no tratamento da orelha de abano com a combinação de diversas técnicas disponíveis. MÉTODO: Foram avaliados 47 pacientes, operados com a associação de técnicas já descritas anteriormente, sendo utilizados incisão cartilaginosa, pontos de Mustardé para definição de antélice e fixação da concha na mastoide. Os pacientes com menos de 15 anos de idade foram operados sob anestesias geral e local, e os demais foram submetidos somente a anestesia local. Todos os pacientes foram reavaliados no primeiro dia de pós-operatório. RESULTADOS: Os resultados pós-operatórios foram considerados satisfatórios pelos pacientes e pela equipe cirúrgica, sem o aparecimento do estigma de orelha operada. CONCLUSÕES: O melhor tratamento de orelhas proeminentes é obtido com a associação de diversas técnicas. A abordagem empregada nos pacientes avaliados tem apresentado resultados naturais e com baixos índices de complicação, satisfazendo a equipe cirúrgica e, principalmente, os pacientes.


BACKGROUND: Prominent ear is the most common congenital defect of the ear, with an incidence of 5 percent in Caucasians. Surgical treatment should correct the auriculocephalic and conchoscaphal angles as well as protrusion of the lobe when present. This paper aims to report the experience of our service in the treatment of prominent ears with a combination of several available techniques. METHODS: Forty-seven patients operated with a combination of previously described techniques were evaluated, and cartilaginous incision, Mustardé sutures for antihelix definition, and concha-mastoid fixation were performed. Patients less than 15 years of age were operated under general and local anesthesia, while the remaining patients underwent only local anesthesia. All patients were reassessed on the first postoperative day. RESULTS: The postoperative results were considered satisfactory by both patients and surgical staff, with no stigma development in the operated ear. CONCLUSIONS: The best treatment of prominent ears is achieved by a combination of techniques. The approach used on the studied patients has produced natural-looking results with low complication rates, satisfying the surgical staff and, most importantly, the patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child , Adolescent , Ear Cartilage/surgery , Diagnostic Techniques, Otological , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Intraoperative Complications , Ear, External/surgery , Ear Diseases/surgery , Postoperative Complications , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Incidence , Methods , Patients
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 26(2): 243-249, abr.-jun. 2011. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-599313

ABSTRACT

A reconstrução para corrigir as deformidades auriculares, congênitas ou adquiridas, é uma cirurgia desafiadora devido à grande variabilidade clínica e dos tipos de tratamento. Firmin descreveu uma classificação cirúrgica com a finalidade de auxiliar o cirurgião plástico na realizaçãodo tratamento. Objetivo: Demonstrar que não existe uma regra única entre os tipos clínicos e os possíveis tipos de incisão na pele e apresentar a melhor maneira de utilizar a classificação cirúrgica de Firmin. Método: Foram avaliados 12 pacientes, todos portadores de deformidades congênitas ou adquiridas. Os pacientes foram classificados clínica e cirurgicamente pela autora sênior. Foram excluídos do estudo os pacientes submetidos à reconstrução de orelha sem a necessidadede cartilagem costal, utilizando cartilagem conchal da orelha contralateral. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à reconstrução de orelha e acompanhados por um ano. Foi avaliado também o índice de complicações. Resultados: As classificações cirúrgicas de incisão na pele foram: 3 pacientes tipo II, 2 pacientes tipo IIIa e 4 pacientes tipo IIIb. Os tipos de maquete foram: 5 pacientes tipo I e 4 pacientes tipo III. Não houve mudanças das indicações cirúrgicas. O índice de complicações foi considerado baixo. Conclusão: A classificação cirúrgica de Firmin para reconstrução auricular demonstrou ser uma excelente ferramenta para direcionar o cirurgião plástico no planejamento terapêutico. O tipo de incisão, proposto por Firmin, a ser utilizado na correção cirúrgica tem relação com o tamanho e a localidade do remanescente auricular ou com sua ausência, e é independente da classificação clínica.


The reconstruction to correct microtias and acquired ear deformities is a defying surgery due to clinical variations and many forms of treatment. Rogers and Tanzer described the clinical classification that is the most utilized in the literature and Firmin described a surgical classification to assist the plastic surgeon in the treatment. Objective: Demonstrate that there is no strict indications between the clinical types and types of skin incision and to present the best way to use Firmin’s surgical classification. Methods: 12 patients with congenital (microtias) or acquired (burn sequela) ear deformities were evaluated. The patients were categorized clinically and surgically by the senior author. All patients under went reconstructive surgery and were followed up for one year. It was also evaluated the complication index. Results: The clinical classification was: 3 patients as small anomaly, 4 as lobular type, 3 as conchal type and 2 patients with total defect / burn sequel. The surgical classification of skin incision was: 3 patients as type II, 2 as type IIIa and 4 as type IIIb. For the framework was: 5 patients type I and 4 patients type III. The complication index was low. Conclusion: The Firmin’s surgical classification for ear reconstruction demonstrated to be an excellent tool to guide the plastic surgeon in the therapeutic treatment. The Firmin’s types of incision utilized in the corrective surgery have a relationship with the size and location of the auricular remanent and are independent of the clinical classification.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Ear Deformities, Acquired/surgery , Ear, External/abnormalities , Ear/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Classification , Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical , Methods , Patients
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