The Role of Anterior Subperichondrial Rasping in
Antihelixoplasty of Prominent EarsBackground: Prominent ears also known as Bat ears is a
common ear deformity that can cause emotional problems to
the individual involved. Various techniques have been described
each with its advantages and disadvantages.
Aim of Work: The aim of otoplasty is reducing the cephaloauricular
angle to 15-20 degrees, emphasis on the antihelical
fold with a smooth helical rim, concha reduction and lobulopexy.
Each ear is analyzed individually regarding its problem
areas and the appropriate surgical approach with least possible
morbidity is used.
Material and Methods: In this study, five patients were
operated upon in Kasr Al-Aini Hospital between October
2015 to September 2016. The authors preferred technique for
superior crus and antihelix formation was combined anterior
subperichondrial rasping through an ventral incision with
posterior transverse mattress 3/0 polyester (Ethibond) sutures
on round body needle.
Conclusion: This technique is easy, efficient with satisfactory
outcome, could be done in most patients of various
ages with minimal or absent complication rate.