Figure 1
Rating results comparison of the patients’ guardians satisfaction before and after the therapy_
| Types | Exceptional improvement | Very improved | Improved | Unaltered | Worsened | The total satisfaction n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-therapy | 0 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 11 (26.19) |
| Post-therapy | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 38 (90.48)* |
Complications observed during therapy_
| Complication types | Cases n | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Scratching ears | 6 | 14.29 |
| Skin eczema | 3 | 7.14 |
| Skin erosion | 2 | 4.76 |
Rating results comparison of the auricle deformity before and after the therapy
| Types | Pediatric otolaryngologist’ rating | Guardian's rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean value | Deformity rating | Cases n (%) | ||
| Initial rating | 6.51 ± 0.84 | <4 | 12 (16.43) | 5.77 ± 1.59 |
| 4–7 | 57 (78.08) | |||
| >7 | 4 (5.48) | |||
| Final rating | 8.33 ± 1.27* | <4 | 1 (1.37)* | 8.19 ± 2.38* |
| 4–7 | 33 (45.21) | |||
| >7 | 39 (53.42)* | |||