BACKGROUND Microtia is a congenital deformity of the external ear that occurs in 1 of every 5000 births. Microtia reconstruction using traditional two-dimensional templates does not provide highly detailed ear shapes. Here, we describe the feasibility of using a three-dimensional (3D) ear model as a reference. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven children aged from 11 to 16 (6 grade III and 1 grade II...

BACKGROUND Implantable devices have been proposed as an alternative to hearing aids and auditory canal reconstruction in patients with microtia (congenital aural atresia), which includes a malformation of the external and middle ear. This report is of two rare cases of microtia associated with congenital stapes ankylosis treated with an implantable device and describes the treatment outcomes. C...

BACKGROUND In craniofacial microsomia, microtia and canal atresia pose formidable reconstructive challenges. We review our institutional experience in treating microtia and atresia to identify variables associated with 4 outcomes measures: complications, surgical revisions, aesthetic outcomes, and psychosocial function. METHODS Craniofacial microsomia patients treated at the University of Cal...

BACKGROUND Labyrinthine Aplasia, Microtia and Microdontia (LAMM) syndrome is characterized by the complete absence of inner ear structures (Michel aplasia), microtia and microdontia. Hypophosphatemic rickets results from defects in the renal tubular reabsorption of filtered phosphate. CASE CHARACTERISTICS 13-year-old Indian girl presented with deafness since infancy and progressive wrist wide...

Purpose of review Creating the fine details of the ear in a patient with a congenital absent ear is extremely challenging. Each component of the multidisciplinary team that manages the ear reconstruction, hearing restoration, and associated craniofacial anomalies of these patients has seen recent progress. Recent findings Population studies have provided new insights into the etiology of microt...

Background: Microtia is a congenital malformation of the outer ears caused by improper embryonic development. The origin microtia and causes its variations remain unknown. Because lack clarity regarding role genetic variables in microtia, we conducted systematic review to qualitatively identify genes most important development provide an up-to-date review.<ns...

Advances in regenerative therapy have sparked significant interest the field of auricular reconstruction for congenital microtia. Congenital microtia is a rare deformity characterized by underdevelopment or absence external ear. Traditional surgical approaches using autologous grafts artificial implants limitations. Regenerative offers innovative solutions leveraging tissue engineering, biomate...

OBJECTIVE To present a case in which diffuse cystic bronchiectasis was associated with left microtia/external auditory canal atresia. CLINICAL PRESENTATION A 10-year-old girl suffering from cough, fever, dyspnea and sputum for 6 months was transferred to our clinic due to the diagnosis of bronchopneumonia. She had recurrent episodes of bronchopneumonia. On examination, left microtia and left ...