Introduction 3 pages

Session Overview Learning Objectives Introduction

Embryology of the Ear 1 page

Embryology of the Ear

Normal Ear Anatomy 1 page

Normal Ear Anatomy

Common Ear Abnormalities at Birth 1 page

Common Ear Abnormalities at Birth

Incidence of Protruding Ears 1 page

Incidence of Protruding Ears

Psychological Morbidity 1 page

Psychological Morbidity

Non-surgical Options 1 page

Patient Initiated Alternatives to Operative Pinnaplasty

Ear Assessment 3 pages

Assessment of Prominent Ears Size/Slant of Ears Protrusion of the Ears

Causes of Prominent Ears 1 page

Causes of Prominent Ears

Normal Anatomy of the Concha 1 page

Normal Anatomy of the Concha

Assessment of Conchal Protrusion 3 pages

Ear Protrusion Prominent Ears Poor Antihelical Formation

Methods of Correction 1 page

Correction of Prominent Ears

Splint Moulding of Prominent/Misshapen Ears in Early Infancy 2 pages

Ear Moulding in Infancy Steps in Ear Splinting of Infants

Consenting Issues 2 pages

Age Considerations for Pinnaplasty Surgery Consenting Process

Surgery 8 pages

Surgical Planning Surgical Strategy Strategy for Poor/Absent Antihelical Fold Marking for the New Antihelix Incision Planning Suture Technique for Antihelix Conchal Bowl Reduction Retraction of a Prominent Lobule

Postoperative Care 1 page

Postoperative Care

Potential Complications 1 page

Potential Complications

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Prominent Ears 4 pages

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Prominent Ears Anterior Tunnelling Techniques Incisionless Otoplasty Earfold<sup>®</sup>

Self Assessment 1 page

Self Assessment

Session Summary 5 pages

Key Learning Points Further Reading Web Resources References Acknowledgements

Feedback and Certification 3 pages

Reflect: What Have I Learned? Reflect: What More Do I Need to Learn and How Will I Apply This? Certificate