Alternative surgical methods of treatment for the constricted ear.

There have been numerous articles published on surgical correction of the constricted ear where the auricular defect was described in detail or classified in addition to their suggested surgical treatment methods or techniques. As for the surgical method introduced by Stephenson and modified by Musgrave it is worthy to note that the technique for the expansion and reinforcement of the auricular cartilage is useful, especially for corrective surgery for cryptotia cases. All articles concerned with surgery involving with the auricle are of importance to young surgeons who seek to pursue a clinical practice involving corrective and reconstructive surgery of the auricle. One must consider not only the selection of the surgical method or technique but also the importance in planning the surgery to correct the defect and in the selection of the material required to correct the defect or to reconstruct the auricle. The ultimate goal is to attain consistent, satisfactory, and favorable results, the appearance of a normal auricle.