The cause, prevention and treatment of microtia in consecutive twins

Microauricular malformation is a kind of congenital malformation of ear, which is characterized by abnormal shape of auricle, atresia or stenosis of external auditory canal, etc. Two consecutive fetuses with microtia are rare, but they bring heavy psychological and economic burden to families. This article will discuss the causes, prevention measures and treatment methods of microtia in two consecutive fetuses, hoping to provide some help for related families.

1、 Causes of microtia in consecutive twins

1. Genetic factors: microtia may be related to heredity. If there are patients with microtia in the family, the risk of microtia in other members may increase.

2. Environmental factors: exposure to harmful substances, virus infection, malnutrition and other environmental factors during pregnancy may also lead to the occurrence of microtia.

3. Other factors: The risk of microtia may also be increased if the mother suffers from certain diseases and uses certain drugs during pregnancy.

2、 Preventive measures for microtia of consecutive twins

1. Genetic counseling: For couples with a family genetic history, it is recommended to conduct genetic counseling to understand the genetic mode and risk of microtia, so as to take corresponding preventive measures.

2. Avoid harmful substances: Avoid contacting harmful substances, such as chemicals, radiation, etc. during pregnancy.

3. Prevention of infection: Pay attention to the prevention of infection during pregnancy to avoid infection with viruses, such as rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, etc.

4. Reasonable diet: keep a reasonable diet during pregnancy to ensure balanced nutrition and avoid malnutrition.

5. Regular prenatal examination: prenatal examination should be carried out regularly during pregnancy to find and deal with problems in a timely manner.

3、 Treatment of microtia in consecutive twins

1. Surgical treatment: The main treatment for microtia is surgical treatment, and the operation time is generally about 6 years old. The operation methods include auricle reconstruction, external auditory canal plasty, etc.

2. Hearing reconstruction: For patients with atresia or stenosis of the external auditory canal, hearing reconstruction surgery may be required, such as cochlear implant surgery.

3. Psychological treatment: microtia may affect the patients' psychology, so psychological treatment is needed to help patients build confidence and adapt to the society.

4、 Case analysis of microtia in consecutive twins

The following is a case of two consecutive fetuses with microtia:

Patient A, female, found right microtia and external auditory meatus atresia at the birth of the first child. After surgical treatment, the patient's ear shape has been significantly improved, but there is still a certain degree of hearing loss.

After patient A became pregnant again, he was very worried that the second child would also have microtia. During pregnancy, patient A had a strict prenatal examination and followed the doctor's advice to take corresponding preventive measures. However, unfortunately, the second child was still found to have left microtia and external auditory meatus atresia at birth.

According to the situation of patient A, the doctor formulated a personalized treatment plan. First of all, the second child was operated and the effect was good. Secondly, patient A was given psychotherapy to help her relieve anxiety and stress. Later, the doctor advised patient A to carry out hearing rehabilitation training for the two children to improve their hearing level.

5、 Summary

Two consecutive fetuses with microtia is a rare condition, but it brings a heavy burden to the family. It is very important for related families to understand the causes, prevention measures and treatment methods of microtia. During pregnancy, attention should be paid to avoiding harmful substances, preventing infection, reasonable diet, and regular prenatal examination to reduce the risk of microtia. If a child is found to have microtia after birth, he/she should go to a doctor in time for surgical treatment and hearing rehabilitation training to help him/her resume normal life.

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