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In the Industry Vocabulary Test
otoplasty
Pronunciation: OH-toh-plas-tee
Surgical procedure to correct protruding or misshapen ears by reshaping ear cartilage.
Full Definition
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects ear deformities, most commonly protruding ears (prominent ear deformity) by reshaping, repositioning, or removing ear cartilage. The surgery can be performed on children as young as five years old when ear development is nearly complete. Documentation should specify the type of ear deformity being addressed, surgical technique employed (such as cartilage scoring or suturing techniques), and whether the procedure is unilateral or bilateral.
In Context
- "Bilateral otoplasty was performed using cartilage scoring and suturing techniques." — Operative report
- "The pediatric patient showed excellent healing three months post-otoplasty." — Follow-up examination
Also known as
ear surgery
ear pinning
Don't confuse with
ear reconstruction
earlobe repair