Bilateral Anteverted Conchal Bowls: Surgical Correction of a Rare Anomaly

Anteverted conchal bowl is a rare auricular anomaly in which a convexity of the conchal bowl is seen. The condition may pose both aesthetic and functional implications for affected patients. Most cases are benign and require minimal or no intervention. In severe cases, the external acoustic meatus can be occluded, giving rise to a host of complications. Correction of anteverted conchal bowls is achieved by either conservative or surgical modalities, with the latter commonly undertaken in the post-neonatal stage. Reconstructive surgery can be performed using relatively simple techniques and yields desirable results. Here, we present a case of a patient surgically treated in our Plastic Surgery Unit in the North East of Scotland, along with a description of the operative methods utilised.