Otoplasty Outcomes and Results: Does Furnas Setback Suture Affect Complication Rates?

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KUŞCU O., ÖNAY Ö., GÜNAYDIN R. Ö., YILMAZ T.

TURKISH ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-TURK OTORINOLARENGOLOJI ARSIVI, vol.52, no.2, pp.52-56, 2014 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 52 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2014
• Doi Number: 10.5152/tao.2014.417
• Journal Name: TURKISH ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-TURK OTORINOLARENGOLOJI ARSIVI
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
• Page Numbers: pp.52-56
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Prominent ear is a common congenital deformity, and many modern otoplasty techniques have been described. In cartilage-sparing techniques, there are two main suture techniques: Mustarde and Furnas. The aim of this study is to evaluate our clinical outcomes comparing suture techniques.