An electric surgical technique for the correction of protruding ears

Janeke, J.B.

South African Medical Journal 59(24): 863-864

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 7015534
Document Number: 170198
The 'suture-only' technique for correcting 'bat' ears provides an anesthetically pleasing result. The ear contour can be altered and remodelled without cutting the pinna cartilage, thereby avoiding possible permanent disfigurement. The object of the 'suture-only' procedure is to normalize a somewhat ridiculous and embarrassing physical appearance which may cause permanent psychological and personality damage.

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