An effective technique of helical cartilage scoring for correction of prominent ear deformity

Abstract

Otoplasty has a long history starting from 1948, when Dieffenbach described it first. Multiple technical modifications have been reported since. We propose a technique of scoring the helical cartilage without a visible incision on the lateral aspect of pinna for easier remolding of cartilage through posterior approach. The results have been excellent.

Keywords

• Helical cartilage scoring
• otoplasty
• prominant ears