Results of Modified Stenströms Technique Otoplasty and Patients' Satisfaction at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital (KFAFH).

Autor:	Felimban M; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU., Basaeed AJ; Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, Jeddah, SAU., Alelyani RH; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU., Dahlan MA; Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU., Felimban AM; Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, SAU., Damanhuri MS; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Jeddah, SAU., Alqurashi AM; ENT, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, SAU., Althobaiti TA; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Alhada Military Hospital, Taif, SAU., Almenhali A; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU., Fatani GA; Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU., Afandi A; Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU., Hafiz R; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU., Althobaiti MA; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Apr 16; Vol. 16 (4), pp. e58372. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 16 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.58372
Abstrakt:	Background Globally, the prevalence of protruding ears is relatively frequent. Ear deformities manifest due to underdevelopment of the antihelical fold, conchal hypertrophy, and/or an obtuse conchoscaphal angle. The availability of multiple approaches proves that there isn't a single optimal accepted procedure. The Modified Stenström otoplasty technique supports the surgeon in the management of underdeveloped antihelix fold, conchal hypertrophy, and obtuse conchoscaphal angle among other deformities. We are the first to evaluate the clinical effects and measure the satisfaction rate post-otoplasty using the modified Stenström technique with a case series study. Methods Six patients were included in the study with a total of 12 ears operated on between February 2021 and July 2022. Utilizing the modified Stenström technique for bilateral protruding ears. All patients had six postoperative follow-up visits with fixed intervals; one week, three weeks, six weeks, three months, six months, and one year. During their one-year postoperative follow-up appointment, all patients completed the satisfaction survey questions. Results Six individuals were studied, three males and three females with a mean age of 23.1 (range, 7-53 years old). There were no complications or recurrences observed. Based on the responses we collected, all patients reported a high satisfaction rate at one-year postoperative follow-up. Conclusion The modified Stenström technique yields good naturally appearing ears. It is an easy and safe technique to apply. It has a short recovery period, and no hospital stay is required. All contribute to a high satisfaction rate among studied patients. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Felimban et al.)
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