use of tubing principle for correction of prominent ears

ABSTRACT

The most common cause of the undesired surgical result for correction of prominent ears is the failure to correctly analyze the complex deformities that compromise it. More than 200 techniques have been described for correction of this deformity, indicating that there is no single widely accepted procedure that has been adopted by most surgeons. Many techniques use permanent sutures to maintain the cartilage folding, whereas other techniques rely on cartilage incisions [partial thickness or full thickness]. During the last two years, I used the tubing principle in ten patient's treatment, eight bilateral and two unilateral cases, and the total numbers of ears operated on was eighteen. There were two complications, one requiring revision and one healed spontaneously. The follow up periods ranged between 6 months and 1 year, with all patients achieving satisfactory results. Detailed methods, advantages and results were discussed