Correction of Prominent Ears / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 188-193, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-654629
ABSTRACT
External ear anomaly was not uncommon disease. The spectrum of anomaly is wide, from mild anomalies including prominent ears, cryptotia to absence of external ear. In western countries, prominent ears were common and surgical correction was usually performed in their childhood period. However in Asian countries, including Korea, prominent ears were not considered correcting condition. Many techniques and skills were introduced to perform otoplasty since 19th century. For improving surgical result of otoplasty, operator should choose suitable surgical techniques considering patient's condition in these techniques and can read demands of patients.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Asian People
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Ear
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Ear, External
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Korea
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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