Contemporary Management of Microtia

Abstract

Microtia techniques have evolved to improve esthetic outcomes, reduce donor site morbidities, and reduce complications. Patients with microtia commonly have aural atresia associated with conductive hearing loss. We present the evolution of our technique for microtia reconstruction and considerations for hearing management in these patients.

Keywords

microtia - aural atresia - autologous rib reconstruction - contemporary management

Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
17 May 2022

Article published online:
07 August 2022

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