Two new surgical techniques to refine surgery around the ear: “The Inviscision” and the EAM Suture

Numerous incisions around the ear have been described and many are used in oral and maxillofacial surgery for procedures involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), condylar neck and the parotid, as well as for rhytidectomy.[1-5] Although the traditional pre-auricular and endaural incisions frequently provide an excellent outcome, they do heal with a visible scar.[1,4] The incision we describe aims to refine the incision to further improve this aesthetic outcome. Additionally, surgical procedures around the ear often result in the unpleasant and inconvenient collection of blood or surgical skin preparation in the ear canal.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Technical Notes Source Type: research