Chapter
2:
Otoplasty
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Chapter
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| Ear Reconstruction
Otoplasty
Ear Reconstruction
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Another congenital deformity of the
ears is called prominent or protruding ears. The ear's prominence is due
to lack of development of the antihelical fold. The primary reason to
correct this deformity is to eliminate the psychological trauma that
this condition can cause. Peer ridicule can be severe with this
particular deformity. The operation designed to correct this problem
involves recreating the antihelical fold curling or setting the ears
back closer to the head. With experience, consistently good results can
be obtained.
The Tennessee
Craniofacial Center, part of the Erlanger Health System, is located in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Center, led Larry A. Sargent, M.D.,
specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages with
craniofacial deformities. Location: 975 East Third Street. Chattanooga,
Tennessee 37403
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