Sari M Rabah, Ebtesam Almajed, Razan Albrahim, Alya AlZabin, Rand Alshabnan, Lara Alyahiwi, Reema Aldawish
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Abstract
Background: Prominent ears are a recognized ear deformity. Surgical correction of prominent ears aims to improve quality of life, particularly in children before school entry. This study examines patient demographics and surgical practices in otoplasty in Saudi Arabia, comparing findings with international trends.
Methods: An online cross-sectional survey of plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists in Saudi Arabia was conducted. The questionnaire comprised sociodemographic data, otoplasty practice questions, and questions about the demographics of patients presenting with otoplasty from the surgeon's perspective.
Results: A total of 155 respondents participated in the study, of whom 60.6% were plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and 49.7% of surgeons reported 5-6 years of age as the optimum timing for otoplasty. The Mustardé technique was the most chosen technique (35.3%). Additionally, 43.2% of surgeons stated that patients in the 6- to 12-year age group were the typical age group that presented with prominent ears seeking treatment. Aesthetic complaints were the most common reason (64.5%) for referral to the clinic. Moreover, the optimum timing of otoplasty was significantly associated with age of patients undergoing otoplasty (P = 0.043).
Conclusions: The study's findings offered significant insights into the existing practices of otoplasty in Saudi Arabia and emphasized prospective areas that warrant future exploration.
期刊介绍:
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open is an open access, peer reviewed, international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open publishes on all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including basic science/experimental studies pertinent to the field and also clinical articles on such topics as: breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, pediatric and craniofacial surgery, hand and microsurgery, wound healing, and cosmetic and aesthetic surgery. Clinical studies, experimental articles, ideas and innovations, and techniques and case reports are all welcome article types. Manuscript submission is open to all surgeons, researchers, and other health care providers world-wide who wish to communicate their research results on topics related to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Furthermore, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open, a complimentary journal to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, provides an open access venue for the publication of those research studies sponsored by private and public funding agencies that require open access publication of study results. Its mission is to disseminate high quality, peer reviewed research in plastic and reconstructive surgery to the widest possible global audience, through an open access platform. As an open access journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open offers its content for free to any viewer. Authors of articles retain their copyright to the materials published. Additionally, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open provides rapid review and publication of accepted papers.