Optimal Electromechanical Reshaping of the Auricular Ear and Long-term Outcomes in an In Vivo Rabbit Model
Author(s) -
Cyrus Manuel,
Tjoson Tjoa,
Tony Nguyen,
Erica Su,
Brian J. F. Wong
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
jama facial plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.815
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 2168-6092
pISSN - 2168-6076
DOI - 10.1001/jamafacial.2016.0166
Subject(s) - medicine , pinna , palpation , new zealand white rabbit , rabbit (cipher) , auricle , surgery , implant , histology , videography , anatomy , pathology , biology , paleontology , statistics , mathematics , advertising , business
The prominent ear is a common external ear anomaly that is usually corrected through surgery. Electromechanical reshaping (EMR) may provide the means to reshape cartilage through the use of direct current (in milliamperes) applied percutaneously with needle electrodes and thus to reduce reliance on open surgery.
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