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Semin Hear 2003; 24(4): 277-280
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815554
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Abnormal Anatomy of the External Auditory Canal: Special Considerations for Making Earmolds

Robert T. Sataloff1,2 , Sandy Markowitz2
  • 1Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
  • 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Publication Date:
15 January 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Abnormal external auditory canal anatomy may occur congenitally, as a result of trauma, or following surgery. Knowledge of normal ear anatomy and familiarity with typical variations in abnormal anatomy is essential in understanding special issues encountered when making earmolds. Appropriate earmold material and design is possible in nearly all patients.

KEYWORDS

External auditory canal - mastoidectomy - congenital ear malformation - atresia - earmold - congenital ear reconstruction

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  • 1 Sataloff R T. Embryology and Anomalies of the Facial Nerve and their Surgical Implications.  New York: Raven Press; 1991
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