Prominent Ears: The Effect of Reconstructive Surgery on Self-Esteem and Social Interaction in Children with a Minor Defect Compared to Children with a Major Orthopedic Defect

Abstract

Patients with minor defects had fewer self-reported psychological and behavior problems than the major defect group. Interestingly, prominent ears patients also had low activity levels. Reconstructive surgery had no adverse effect on the prominent ears patients in this interim study but rather resulted in improved well-being. It is important to investigate further the effect of reconstructive surgery on children's self-esteem and social interaction.