An easy supplement in ear surgery to reduce patient’s post-operative discomfort

  • Raffaele Rauso Centro Polispecialistico Santa Apollonia
  • Pierfrancesco Bove University of Foggia;

Abstract

The goal of otoplasty surgery for prominent ears is to normalize the shape and position of both ears with maximal symmetry. The aim of the post-operative  dressing is to maintain the designated shape and position, and to confer a degree of compression in order to prevent hematoma formation.

References

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Hoehn JG, Ashruf S. Otoplasty: sequencing the operation for improved results.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Jan;115(1):5e-16e.

Published
2019-05-30
Section
Correspondences