The 'WiFi' otoplasty : Combined concentric posterior microchondrectomies and sutures for correction of prominent ears

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS
Benoit I M M HendrickxAndrew Greensmith

Abstract

Prominent ears are by far the most common congenital ear deformity. Many techniques have been described using one or a combination of 3 basic methods: cartilage cutting, cartilage weakening and pure cartilage shaping techniques. The ideal otoplasty technique should yield a natural correction of the deformity, with low recurrence rates and with little risk of complications. A new cartilage shaping technique using closing wedge concentric microchondrectomies through an entirely posterior approach is presented. Between 2006 and 2017, 200 bilateral otoplasties using this 'WiFi' pattern technique were performed. This technique combined with Mustarde sutures is based on the excision of concentric partial thickness cartilage wedges designed in the pattern of the WiFi symbol. There were no major complications such as anterior skin necrosis and no returns to theatre for infections or haematomas. 3 patients (1.5%) had complete recurrence of the deformity and 10 patients (5%) had to undergo a minor revision for recurrence at the upper pole. 5 patients have had exposure of the end of the permanent upper pole scapho-temporal suture more than 3 months after surgery requiring simple outpatient suture trimming/removal without any recurrence of...Continue Reading

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