Two new surgical techniques to refine surgery around the ear

Numerous incisions around the ear have been described and many are used in oral and maxillofacial surgery for procedures involving the TMJ and the parotid, as well as for rhytidectomy. The traditional pre-auricular and endaural incisions often result in a visible scar. Additionally, surgical procedures around the ear often result in the collection of blood in the ear canal. Although the blood represents minimal risk it is unpleasant, inconvenient and often difficult to remove.

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