Pinna synthetic mold for otoplasty techniques application.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ear deformity Tanzer type V, also known as prominent ears, is the most common genetic defect of the pinna. The surgery designed for its correction is known as otoplasty. This esthetic surgery can be performed using different techniques, which requires great skill of its operator.

Objective

The purpose of this work is the development of a new tool for otoplasty techniques training, aimed on the possibility to minimize errors during the otoplasty.

Methods

Synthetic molds of the external ear from patients with Tanzer type V deformity were made, using silicone material and rayon.

Results

The main procedures of otoplasty could be performed in the molds made of silicone and rayon with a good esthetic result.

Conclusion

The elaborated molds had

SUBMITTER: Reis MGAD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9449240 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar - Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature