Modified Valente Technique for Cauliflower Ear: Outcomes in Children at Two-Year Follow-Up : New Surgical Technique for Cauliflower Ear.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cauliflower ear deformity, a common sequela of auricular trauma, presents an esthetic and reconstructive challenge. Existing surgical techniques have limitations, including complexity, donor site morbidity, and variable long-term outcomes.

Materials and methods

In this case series, we present a novel and minimally invasive surgical approach for the correction of cauliflower ear deformity that adapts the Valente otoplasty technique; it combines cartilage debulking with helical rim release and Mustardé mattress stitches to restore ear contour and reduce the risk of recurrence. The procedural steps include bielliptic post-auricular skin and soft tissue incision, release of the cartilaginous spring, removal of excess fibrocartilaginous tissue, cartilage reshaping with

SUBMITTER: D'Ascanio L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11133056 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature