Microtia is a condition in which one or more parts of the auricle structures are missing or deformed, occurring in approximately one in 10,000 births.
It is a Latin word meaning “little ear”. It is usually unilateral but rarely bilateral. There is often no external auditory canal at the same time. Therefore, hearing loss is observed in the affected ear over time. Hearing in the other ear is usually normal. Hearing tests should be performed after birth and treatment should be planned for hearing and speech so that speech is not affected in the future.
The aim of surgical treatment of microtia is to reconstruct the small, misshapen or absent auricle.
The procedure can vary from person to person, but in general;
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Operation Duration
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Anesthesia
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2-3 Sessions
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General-Local Anesthesia
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2 Weeks
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For patients with milder microtia, an external ear prosthesis can be used. This prosthesis is made in accordance with the remaining ear structure of the person and provides aesthetic resemblance to the real ear.
The patient's medical history, previous surgical interventions, if any, and the patient's general health status are evaluated. The degree of ear deformity and the type of microtia are determined.
Imaging studies such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be performed to examine the patient's ear structure in more detail. This provides important information for surgical planning.
The patient is anesthetized or anesthetized with the appropriate anesthesia method. Anesthesia is selected by the anesthesiologist in accordance with the patient's condition and surgical plan.
During ear reconstruction, a new ear structure is created using rib cartilage. In the surgical procedure, the ear contour and structure are reconstructed by shaping the rib cartilages.
After the microtia operation, patients may experience swelling, bruising and mild pain in the ear area. This is a normal reaction and decreases over time.
The surgical incisions are usually closed with stitches and a bandage or dressing is applied to the area after the operation. The stitches are removed after a period of time determined by the surgeon.
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Microtia is a congenital underdevelopment or deformity of the ears. The ear may be small or completely misshapen due to underdevelopment of the ear cartilage.
