Postpartum splinting of ear deformities

BMJ. 2007 Feb 17;334(7589):366-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39063.501377.BE.

Authors

Andrew J Lindford¹, Shehan Hettiaratchy, Fabrizio Schonauer

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead RH19 3DZ.

Abstract

Postpartum splinting can completely correct congenital ear deformities and obviate the need for later surgery

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Ear, External / abnormalities*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Perinatal Care
Splints*
Treatment Outcome