Question mark ear: a method for repair

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1997 Oct;100(5):1254-7. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199710000-00028.

Abstract

We present a rare case of bilateral question mark ears together with our method to correct the deformity. We discuss the developmental theory of this anomaly, and review the literature. We describe our technique to correct this deformity using advancement-rotation flaps taken from both sides of the ear cleft.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Ear, External / abnormalities*
  • Ear, External / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps