Ways to treat microtia

Microauricular malformation is a congenital developmental malformation of the ear, which will affect the appearance and hearing of patients. This article will introduce some common ways to treat microtia to help patients understand relevant information.

1、 Surgical treatment

Surgery is one of the main methods to treat microtia. The purpose of the operation is to reconstruct the structure and shape of the ear to make it as close to the normal ear as possible. The specific method of operation will depend on the degree of deformity and personal condition of the patient.

Common surgical methods include:

1. Ear reconstruction: reconstruct the shape and structure of the ear by using autologous tissue or artificial materials.

2. External auditory meatoplasty: if the external auditory meatoplasty is abnormal or narrow, it may be necessary to perform external auditory meatoplasty to improve hearing.

3. Hearing reconstruction: For patients with hearing loss, hearing reconstruction surgery may be required, such as cochlear implant.

2、 Non operative treatment

In some cases, non-surgical treatment can also be used as an auxiliary treatment.

1. Wearing artificial ear: artificial ear is a kind of external artificial ear, which can improve the appearance of patients.

2. Hearing aids: hearing impaired patients can wear hearing aids or other hearing aids to improve their hearing.

3、 Treatment opportunity

The timing of treatment for microtia varies from individual to individual. Generally speaking, the best time for surgical treatment is when the patient is about 6 years old. At this time, the ear development has been relatively stable, and the surgical effect is good. However, the specific treatment time needs to be determined according to the specific situation of the patient and the doctor's suggestions.

4、 Select the right hospital and doctor

It is very important to select experienced and professional hospitals and doctors for the treatment of microtia. The patient can select the appropriate hospital and doctor in the following ways:

1. Consult professionals: such as otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, etc. to understand their suggestions and recommendations.

2. Reference to patient evaluation: learn about the treatment experience and evaluation of other patients, and select hospitals and doctors with good reputation.

3. Understand the qualification and experience of hospitals and doctors: check the qualification certificates, academic background, clinical experience and other information of hospitals and doctors.

5、 Post treatment care

Post treatment nursing is very important for the maintenance and recovery of the surgical effect. Patients need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Keep ears clean: avoid ear infection.

2. Wear artificial ear or other auxiliary equipment as recommended by the doctor.

3. Regular reexamination: timely understand the recovery of the ear.

4. Pay attention to psychological adjustment: microtia may have a certain impact on patients' psychology, and patients need to actively face it and seek psychological support.

6、 Case sharing

The following is a case of microtia treatment:

The patient, Xiao Li, suffered from microtia at birth. After detailed examination and evaluation, the doctor formulated a personalized treatment plan for him. At the age of 6, Xiao Li received auricle reconstruction and external auditory canal plasty. The operation was very successful. The shape of Xiao Li's ear was significantly improved, and his hearing was also improved. After the operation, Xiao Li carried out nursing and rehabilitation training according to the doctor's advice and recovered well.

7、 Summary

Microtia is a common congenital malformation of the ear. When choosing treatment methods and hospital doctors, patients need to carefully consider and follow the doctor's recommendations for treatment and nursing. I hope this article can be helpful to the patients with microtia and their families.

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