Correction of Flat Auricular Helix: A Modified Technique | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | ||
| Article 8, Volume 49, Issue 4, October 2025, Pages 313-319 PDF (1.22 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejprs.2025.369510.1417 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Safwat Adel Hegazy1; Ahmed Zeina* 2; Tarek Ahmed Zahra3 | ||
| 1Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kafr El Sheikh University, Egypt | ||
| 2Assistant professor of plastic surgery; Mansoura university | ||
| 3Department of Plastic Surgery; Mansoura University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Background: The flat helix, the outermost rim of the ear, is a crucial anatomical feature that contributes to the overall shape of the ear, playing a significant role in sound collection and individual appearance. Aim: To correct the deformity of the ear’s helix, restoring its natural contour and functionality. Patients and methods: This retrospective research has been conducted on ten cases with a confirmed diagnosis of flat helix deformity from attendees of plastic surgery clinics of university hospitals. Results: The mean operative time of the examined group was 47.5±8.89 minutes. The average number of radial incisions in the examined cohort was 3.5 ± 0. 71.. Ten percent (10%) of the analyzed cohort experienced light hemorrhage post-operation, 10% developed an infection, 50% exhibited mild edema, 50% presented with extreme edema, and 20% encountered partial recurrence. The average follow-up period for the study group was 5.4±1.07 months. Ten percent of the study group were dissatisfied, ten percent were neutral, twenty percent were satisfied, and sixty percent were extremely satisfied. Conclusion: The procedure enhanced the symmetry, fixed the ear helix deformity, and reduced the chance of recurrence. Seventy percent of patients expressed high levels of satisfaction Conflict of interest: The authors affirm they have no disclosed conflicts of interest. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Keywords: Cartilage; Deformity; Flat helix; Otoplasty | ||
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