귀성형술 Otoplasty

Prominent ear is a common auricular malformation that can have long-term psychosocial consequences on affected individuals. Otoplasty remains the standard surgical corrective treatment; however, the optimal technique has long been debated, …

[INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE] Otoplasty is a common procedure in plastic surgery. A compression garment is frequently recommended by surgeons after the procedure; however, it is not free from risk of serious complications. We report the cas…

[BACKGROUND] Correction of prominent upper pole of ear is challenging, with high recurrence rates. Conventional otoplasty often fails to address the inferior crus, a key anatomical determinant of prominence. This study introduces a surgical…

[BACKGROUND] Otoplasty is a commonly performed cosmetic ear procedure, yet patient-reported outcome data remain limited. This study analyzes otoplasty reviews on RealSelf, a widely used aesthetic review platform that provides insight into p…

[BACKGROUND] Effective perioperative analgesia and control of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are key determinants of recovery after otoplasty for prominent ear deformity, yet comparative evidence for current techniques is limited.…

[BACKGROUND] Otoplasty corrects auricular deformities, which affect 5%-10% of the global population and can significantly impact psychological well-being, especially in children. This review examined various otoplasty surgical techniques, c…

[OBJECTIVES] PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS) is a highly heterogeneous disease. Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis (FIL) is a rare PROS subset, and its atypical phenotypes, such as macrotia, present diagnostic and therapeutic challen…

[BACKGROUND] Prominauris, or protruding ears, is a common pediatric craniofacial deformity often associated with psychosocial distress. Although otoplasty can address these concerns, there is no standardized classification system to guide d…

[INTRODUCTION] Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have the potential to improve patient education. Their role in pediatric plastic surgery counseling remains underexplored. This study evaluated ChatGPT-4o's responses to common parent…

To introduce a new design of super-micro flap for endoscopic ear surgery, and to evaluate the application effect of super-micro flap in endoscopic tympanoplasty. Between January, 2023 and March, 2024, 58 patients（64 ears） with tympanosclero…

[IMPORTANCE] Prominent ear deformities can negatively impact self-esteem and social well-being. Surgical otoplasty is effective but is associated with complications, longer recovery, and altered ear contours. [OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the ef…

[BACKGROUND] The postauricular injection technique is a needle-based technique that places soft tissue fillers behind the ears into the supra-periosteal plane of the mastoid process of the temporal bone. The resulting clinical effect pushes…

Prominauris is the most common congenital ear deformity, presenting in 5 % of the global population, and most patients endorse negative experiences or aesthetic dissatisfaction as motivation for corrective otoplasty. Mustarde-Furnas is a po…

[PURPOSE] To investigate whether adenotonsillectomy (AT) surgery improves swallowing functions and has a positive effect on weight gain and development in paediatric patients. [METHODS] Between January and August 2023, the Pediatric Eating…

Prominent ears are one of the most common congenital craniofacial differences in children. While not functionally impairing, their visibility can cause psychosocial distress, particularly from peer ridicule. Otoplasty is frequently performe…

The majority of the literature contains outcomes of paediatric otoplasty with multiple surgeons' outcomes. However, to date, a single surgeon's case series numbering over 1000 adult cases in the same center has not been published. Cosmetic …

Auricular keloids, particularly in the upper third of the ear, often recur after treatment and can cause aesthetic and functional deformities. This study assesses the effectiveness of stellate excision in reducing recurrence and improving c…

Giant recurrent auricular keloids, particularly those complicated by donor-site involvement, present significant therapeutic challenges due to aggressive fibroblast biology and high recurrence rates. We report a complex case of a 15-year-ol…

[BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES] Prominent ear deformity is one of the most common congenital anomalies and may lead to substantial aesthetic and psychosocial distress, particularly in children and young adults. This study evaluated the clinical out…