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. 2021 May 11;10(10):2049. doi: 10.3390/jcm10102049

Table 5.

Comparison of surgical techniques presented in individual studies.

First Author and Publication Date Skin Incision Preparation Procedures Wound Closure
Blythe et al.,
2016 [15]		 Main incision:
from the top of the auricle to the earlobe; 2 mm anteriorly to the postauricular sulcus
 
Extension:
from the top of the auricule towards the superior temporal line; curvilinear; 80 mm long		 Preparation on:
temporal fascia, auricular cartilage and mastoid periosteum
 
External auditory meatus transection:
yes		 Removal of the medially displaced condylar heads and ankylotic masses
 
Reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint with autologous cartilage transplant		 Auricle-retracting sutures:
no
 
External auditory meatus suturing:
absorbable sutures
Garcia y Sanchez et al.,
2015 [14]		 Main incision:
from the top of the auricule towards the earlobe; 5 mm posteriorly to the postauricular sulcus; 25 mm long
 
Extension:
from the top of the auricule towards the superior temporal line; curvilinear; 25 mm long		 Preparation on:
bone
 
External auditory meatus transection:
no		 Eminoplasty and eminectomy Auricle-retracting sutures:
no
 
External auditory meatus suturing:
not applicable
Kolk et al.,
2015 [4]		 Not specified Not specified ORIF of the mandibular head fractures with small fragment positional screws Not specified
Bansal et al.,
2012 [5]		 Main incision:
from the top of the auricle to the earlobe; 3–4 mm posteriorly to the postauricular sulcus
 
Extension:
no		 Preparation on:
mastoid and temporalis fascia
 
External auditory meatus transection:
yes		 Gap arthroplasty due to temporomandibular joint ankylosis Auricle-retracting sutures:
yes
 
External auditory meatus suturing:
prelaid sutures
Arcuri et al.,
2012 [7]		 Main incision:
25–30 mm in length; 10–15 mm anteriorly to the postauricular sulcus
 
Extension:
no		 Preparation on:
auricle perichondrium and mastoid fascia
 
External auditory meatus transection:
yes		 ORIF of the mandibular head fractures with miniplates Auricle-retracting sutures:
yes
 
External auditory meatus suturing:
absorbable sutures
Benech et al.,
2011 [6]		 Main incision:
25–30 mm in length; 10–15 mm anteriorly to the postauricular sulcus
 
Extension:
no		 Preparation on:
auricle perichondrium and mastoid fascia
 
External auditory meatus transection:
yes		 ORIF of the mandibular head fractures with miniplates Auricle-retracting sutures:
not specified
 
External auditory meatus suturing:
absorbable sutures
Yokoyama et al.,
2011 [21]		 Main incision:
from the top of the auricule towards the earlobe; otherwise not specified
 
Extension:
from the bottom of the auricle towards the neck		 Preparation on:
not specified fascias
 
External auditory meatus transection:
not specified		 Resection of the temporomandibular joint in the course of extensive oncological surgery Not specified