Otoplasty, from Ancient Greek words for ear and molded, is a procedure for correcting the deformities and defects of the outer ear, whether congenital or caused by trauma. Surgeons may reshape, move or augment the cartilaginous support framework of the ear to correct these defects.
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Otoplasty, from Ancient Greek οὖς (oûs), meaning "ear", and πλαστός (plastós), meaning "moulded", is a procedure for correcting the deformities and defects of the auricle, whether these defects are congenital conditions or caused by trauma.
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