The nonsurgical correction of congenital ear deformities has been reported in the world literature. To date, there has been little interest in this procedure in pediatric centres and no reports in the Canadian literature. Two case reports are presented with a review of the literature. A description of this simple, user friendly office procedure is presented.
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