A new simple method for correcting the prominent ear caused by isolated ventroposition or hypertrophy of the auricle
Janneck, C.
Zeitschrift für Kinderchirurgie und Grenzgebiete 29(4): 378-381
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-2909 PMID: 6998179 Document Number: 164985
A new operative procedure is described for bat ear abnormality, resulting from isolated hypertrophy of the concha or by a ventriposition of the whole ear. The procedure is described in detail and its advantages are stressed. It is a short operation which does not leave a visible scar and achieves reliable results. The post-operative findings in 11 patients are reported.