A 10-Year Retrospective Review of the Nonsurgical Treatment of Infant Ear Anomalies

Conclusions: The study outcomes demonstrate that ear molding can be effective in patients as old as 22 weeks without compromising treatment duration or complexity. In addition, in the authors’ experience, molding is an effective treatment for the majority of infant ear deformities. Despite a steady increase in patient volume over the past 10 years and consistent coverage of treatment by insurance, the authors’ catchment area continues to be largely limited to affluent households. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Pediatric/Craniofacial: Original Articles Source Type: research