Surgical plan for microtia

Microtia is a common congenital ear malformation, which seriously affects the appearance and mental health of patients. Operation is the main method to treat microtia. This article will introduce the operation plan of microtia in detail.

1、 Preparation before operation

1. Patient evaluation: The doctor will conduct a comprehensive physical examination and ear evaluation of the patient, including the degree of ear deformity, hearing, facial symmetry, etc.

2. Imaging examination: such as ear CT, to understand the anatomical structure and deformity of the ear.

3. Psychological evaluation: since the microtia may affect the patient's psychology, the doctor will conduct psychological evaluation and provide necessary psychological support.

2、 Surgical methods

1. Autogenous costal cartilage transplantation: This is the commonly used surgical method at present. The doctor will take a proper amount of cartilage from the patient's rib, engrave and shape it, and implant it into the ear to reconstruct the shape of the ear.

2. Artificial material implantation method: for some special cases, such as patients with insufficient ribs or unwilling to use autologous cartilage, artificial materials can be considered for implantation.

3、 Operation process

1. Incision design: The doctor will design appropriate incision position and shape according to the patient's ear condition.

2. Cartilage or material implantation: Carved cartilage or artificial materials are implanted into the ear for fixation and shaping.

3. Suture: suture the incision and pay attention to the shape and symmetry of the ear.

4、 Postoperative care

1. Keep ears clean: avoid ear water, and regularly wipe with disinfectant.

2. Avoid collision: Protect the ear after operation to avoid collision and extrusion.

3. Pay attention to diet: avoid eating spicy and stimulating food and keep the diet light.

4. Regular reexamination: regular reexamination shall be carried out according to the doctor's requirements to understand the recovery of the ear.

5、 Surgical effect

The effect of microtia surgery varies from person to person. Generally speaking, after surgery, the shape and symmetry of the ear can be significantly improved, and the appearance and self-confidence of patients can be improved.

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