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How to Evaluate an Acquired Ear Deformity

Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Jacob Antony Chakiath

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Journal of ENT and Allied Sciences 7(2):p 53-65, July-December 2022. | DOI: na

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Jacob Antony Chakiath, Ravi Kumar Chittoria/How to Evaluate an Acquired Ear Deformity/RFP J ENT Allied Sci 2022;7(2):53–65.

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Received : September 26, 2022         Accepted : October 28, 2022          Published : December 25, 2022

Abstract

Trauma and tumor are the most common causes of acquired ear defects that surgeons are frequently called on to treat. Trauma may result in hematoma or laceration of the ear. In addition, both trauma and tumor excision may result in skin or cartilage loss.


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Jacob Antony Chakiath, Ravi Kumar Chittoria/How to Evaluate an Acquired Ear Deformity/RFP J ENT Allied Sci 2022;7(2):53–65.


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Acquired ear deformityTrauma

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