Zepp's operation

ZEPP'S OPERATION

assessing the length of the vertical ear canal zepp_s_operation

Assessing the length of the
vertical ear canal

Conchal cartilage 

Site

  • The tubular antero external aspect of the concha

Procedure

  • Two long curved forceps are applied on either side of the conchal cartilage with the apex of the V not connected.
  • Incisions are made on the conchal cartilage and the skin incision is reflected and the conchal cartilage is reflected down and bend to form a board. The drinage will be direct, Sutures are placed in a continous manner.
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