What degree of deformity resulting from upper auricular wedge resection in elderly patients is acceptable?

This study suggests that only simple suturing is cosmetically acceptable for ear defects of approximately 30 mm in elderly patients, representing significantly reduced surgical invasiveness.

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JPRAS Open
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2025-03-07
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2025.03.003
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Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
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What degree of deformity resulting from upper auricular wedge resection in elderly patients is acceptable?

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JPRAS Open
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
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What degree of deformity resulting from upper auricular wedge resection in elderly patients is acceptable?

Kazufumi Koga, Nobuyuki Hiyoshi, Masaki Fujioka, Kohei Fujiwara, Keiko Nishizono
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Abstract

This study suggests that only simple suturing is cosmetically acceptable for ear defects of approximately 30 mm in elderly patients, representing significantly reduced surgical invasiveness.

JPRAS OpenVol. 44
University of Nagasaki (JP), Nagasaki Medical Center (JP), Nagasaki University Hospital (JP), Nagasaki University (JP)
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Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
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