Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
Book cover

Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty pp 271–277Cite as

Anterior Scoring of the Upper Helical Cartilage as a Refinement of the Chong-Chet Technique in Otoplasty

  • Chapter
  • First Online:

  • 2272 Accesses

Abstract

Anterior scoring with the use of simple or dedicated instruments has been described before. The upper third of the ear easily maintains the original shape because of its memory and elasticity. Our report describes a further refinement to the Chong-Chet anterior scoring technique to correct the upper prominence of the helical radix. This refinement in combination with other standard otoplasty procedures is safe, easy, and fast, giving good and reproducible aesthetic results.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.

Chapter
USD   29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD   149.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD   199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Learn about institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Rubino C, Farace F, Figus A, Masia DR. Anterior scoring of the upper helical cartilage as a refinement in aesthetic otoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2005;29(2):88–93.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Chongchet V. A method of antihelix reconstruction. Br J Plast Surg. 1963;16:268–72.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Calder JC, Naasan A. Morbidity of otoplasty: a review of 562 cases. Br J Plast Surg. 1994;47(3):170–4.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. Jeffrey SL. Complications following correction of prominent ears: an audit review of 122 cases. Br J Plast Surg. 1999;52(7):588–90.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Pancrazi E, Campus GV, Rubino C. Correzione delle orecchie ad ansa con la tecnica di Chongchet modificata. Riv Ital Chir Plast. 1999;31:35–9.

    Google Scholar 

  6. Mustarde JC. The correction of prominent ears using simple mattress sutures. Br J Plast Surg. 1963;16:170–8.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Gibson T, Davis WB. The distortion of autogenous cartilage graft: its cause and prevention. Br J Plast Surg. 1958;10:257–74.

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Via S Allende 1-84081, Baronissi (Salerno), Italy

    Corrado Rubino M.D.

  2. Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, V.le San Pietro 43B, Sassari, 07100, Italy

    Franceso Farace M.D. & Mario Faenza M.D.

Authors
  1. Corrado Rubino M.D.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Franceso Farace M.D.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Mario Faenza M.D.
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Corrado Rubino M.D. .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Chatham Drive 17501, Tustin, 92780-2302, California, USA

    Melvin A. Shiffman

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2013 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Rubino, C., Farace, F., Faenza, M. (2013). Anterior Scoring of the Upper Helical Cartilage as a Refinement of the Chong-Chet Technique in Otoplasty. In: Shiffman, M. (eds) Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35431-1_26

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35431-1_26

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-642-35430-4

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-642-35431-1

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation