A prospective evaluation of psychosocial outcomes following ear reconstruction with rib cartilage in microtia

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 1466-1473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin Steffen ◽  
Barbara Wollenberg ◽  
Inke R. König ◽  
Henning Frenzel
Microsurgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 620-621
Author(s):  
Ricardo Horta ◽  
Alexandre Almeida ◽  
Patricia Horta ◽  
Horta Oliveira

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 146-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asaf Olshinka ◽  
Matthew Louis ◽  
Tuan Truong

Since the pioneering use of autologous rib cartilage for the reconstruction of microtia, there have been significant advances in surgical technique that have helped to ameliorate the psychological burden of microtia. To date, the use of rib cartilage for auricular reconstruction is one of the most enduring and ubiquitous techniques for microtia reconstruction as it provides excellent aesthetic results with lasting durability. In this review, the authors outline the most common methods of microtia reconstruction with a comparison of each technique and illustrative case examples.


2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Dini Widiarni Widodo ◽  
Harim Priyono ◽  
Irma Suryati

Latar Belakang: Mikrotia didefinisikan sebagai daun telinga berukuran kecil dengan insiden sekitar 1 dari 7000-8000 ribu kelahiran, dengan insiden pada satu telinga sekitar empat kali lipat lebih banyak dibanding dua telinga. Rekonstruksi mikrotia merupakan salah satu prosedur cukup sulit pada bidang plastik rekonstruksi. Saat ini, penggunaan tandur tulang rawan iga autologus masih menjadi baku emas untuk rekonstruksi mikrotia. Tujuan: mengingatkan kembali para ahli THT tentang pertimbangan pemilihan rekonstruksi bersamaan pada kasus mikrotia bilateral dengan pencarian literatur berbasis bukti. Kasus: dilaporkan satu kasus mikrotia bilateral derajat 3, dengan hantaran tulang telinga kanan 60 dB, dan hantaran tulang telinga kiri 72,5 dB. Dengan pertimbangan memilih rekonstruksi bersamaan atau bertahap pada kedua telinga dan mengetahui prediksi perbaikan fungsi pendengarannya. Penatalaksanaan: aurikuloplasti tahap 1 dilakukan bersamaan pada kedua telinga. Skor Jahrsdoefer kedua telinga masing-masing 3 dan karena keterbatasan ekonomi dianjurkan menggunakan alat bantu dengar bukan BAHA untuk mengatasi hambatan komunikasi. Kesimpulan: penatalaksanaan mikrotia bilateral di bidang THT tidak hanya mencakup aspek rekonstruksi bentuk namun menekankan fungsi telinga sebagai alat berkomunikasi yang optimal. Kata kunci: mikrotia bilateral, ambang pendengaran, aurikuloplasti. ABSTRACTBackground:Microtia is defined as small sized ear with incidence approximately 1 in 7000-8000 births, which incidents in one ear is 4 times more compared to bilateral ear. Microtia reconstruction is one of difficult procedures in plastic reconstruction field. Recently, the use of rib cartilage autograft is still the gold standard for ear reconstruction. Purpose: to inform otorhinolaryngologist concerning simultaneous ear reconstruction in bilateral microtia case with evidence based method. Case: a third grade bilateral microtia, with the result of bone conduction are 60 dB for right ear dan 72,5 dB for left ear, the consideration to reconstruct both ear simultaneously or gradually, and how to predict the hearing improvement Management: first step of auriculoplasty was done in both ears, with Jahrsdoefer score is 3 for each ear, BAHA is adviceable but due to economic limitation the patients chose hearing aids. Conclusion: Bilateral microtia management in otorhinolaryngology does not only emphasize on ear reconstruction aspects but also to restore ear function as a means of optimal communicating.Keywords: bilateral microtia, hearing thresholds, auriculoplasty.


Author(s):  
Paritkumar Ladani

AbstractMicrotia is a congenital deformity of the external ear, with a prevalence rate of approximately 1 in 10,000 live births worldwide. The auricle is a distinguishing feature of the face. Its deformity may have severe psycho-social implications on the affected children, affecting their self-confidence. Current reconstructive techniques for microtia mainly include the auricular prosthesis, implantation of alloplastic or an autologous rib cartilage framework. Alloplastic implant reproduces an excellent shape of the ear with no donor site morbidity, however its bio-integration is questionable and may make them prone for extrusion and infection. Sub-cutaneous implantation of autologous rib cartilage still remains the gold-stand treatment for microtia. However this technique has its surgical morbidities and skill demands, which makes it difficult to master. Translational research in the fields of tissue engineering for generation of bone and cartilage for ear reconstruction are emerging trends.


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