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Last updated: 11/24/2009
BOOKS
"Chromosomal Abnormalities." Section 19, Chapter 261 in TheMerck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, edited by Mark H. Beers and Robert Berkow. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories, 1999.
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in Pregnancy." Section 18, Chapter 249 in The MerckManual of Diagnosis and Therapy, edited by Mark H. Beers and Robert Berkow. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories, 1999.
"External Ear: Trauma." Section 7, Chapter 83 in The MerckManual of Diagnosis and Therapy, edited by Mark H. Beers and Robert Berkow. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories, 1999.
Sargent, Larry. The Craniofacial Surgery Book. Chattanooga, TN: Erlanger Health System, 2000.
PERIODICALS
Aygit, A. C. "Molding the Ears After Anterior Scoring and Concha Repositioning: A Combined Approach for Protruding Ear Correction."Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 27 (March 14, 2003) [e-publication ahead of print].
Bauer, B. S., D. H. Song, and M. E. Aitken. "Combined Otoplasty Technique: Chondrocutaneous Conchal Resection as the Cornerstone to Correction of the Prominent Ear."Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 110 (September 15, 2002): 1033–1040.
Caouette-Laberge, L., N. Guay, P. Bortoluzzi, and C. Belleville. "Otoplasty: Anterior Scoring Technique and Results in 500 Cases."Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 105 (February 2000): 504–515.
Furnas, D. W. "Otoplasty for Prominent Ears."Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 29 (April 2002): 273–288.
Gosain, A. K., and R. F. Recinos. "Otoplasty in Children Less than Four Years of Age: Surgical Technique."Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 13 (July 2002): 505–509.
McNamara, Robert M. "Bites, Human."eMedicine, April 25, 2001 [April 7, 2003].
Manstein, Carl H. "Ear, Congenital Deformities."eMedicine, June 20, 2002 [April 6, 2003]. "www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic207.htm>.
Peker, F., and B. Celikoz. "Otoplasty: Anterior Scoring and Posterior Rolling Technique in Adults."Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 26 (July–August 2002): 267–273.
Vital, V., and A. Printza. "Cartilage-Sparing Otoplasty: Our Experience."Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 116 (September 2002): 682–685.
Yugueros, P., and J. A. Friedland. "Otoplasty: The Experience of 100 Consecutive Patients."Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 108 (September 15, 2001): 1045–1051.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). 310 South Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 299-9291.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 444 East Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. (847) 228-9900.
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association. P. O. Box 11082, Chattanooga, TN 37401. (800) 332-2373.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). 55 Kenosia Avenue, P. O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968. (203) 744-0100.
OTHER
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2001 Membership Survey: Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery. Alexandria, VA: AAFPRS, 2002.
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Procedures: Understanding Otoplasty Surgery, [April 6, 2003].
American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Procedures: Otoplasty, [April 5, 2003].
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People hear sound waves when the ear and associated structures convert sound energy into nerve impulses. An overview of the way in which the ear "hears" is discussed along with discussion of the two main types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss.
During a setback otoplasty, an incision is made in the back of the ear, exposing cartilage (A). Permanent sutures in the cartilage pull the ear back closer to the skull (B). The incision is closed (C), and dressings are applied (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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Otoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery to change the appearance of a person's external ears. Otoplasty can take many forms, such as bringing the ears closer to the head (often called ear pinning), reducing the size of very big ears, or reshaping various bends in the cartilage. Other reconstructive procedures deal with the deformed, or abscent-microtic ears. Otoplasty surgery can involve a combination of moving, reshaping, adding, or removing structural ear elements. This procedure is usually performed by either an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, plastic surgeon, or ENT surgeon.
The pinna, or external ear, is made of a thin structural cartilage covered over with thin skin. Each of the various folds and structures of the pinna is named. Ear deformity results from distorted, damaged, or missing ear elements. Many otoplasties are performed not because of actual deformity, but because the individual is displeased with the shape of their ears.
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