Hospital treatment of microtia

Microauricular malformation is a common congenital ear malformation, which not only affects the appearance of patients, but also may affect the hearing of patients. Therefore, patients and their families are very concerned about the treatment of microtia. This article will introduce the treatment of microtia in hospital.

1、 Symptoms and classification of microtia

The main symptoms of microtia are abnormal ear morphology, including small auricle, stenosis or atresia of external auditory canal, and middle ear malformation. According to the severity of the malformation, microtia can be divided into three types: mild, moderate and severe. Mild microtia is mainly manifested by slightly abnormal auricle morphology, but the external auditory canal and middle ear are basically normal; Moderate microtia is characterized by obvious malformation of auricle, stenosis or atresia of external auditory canal, and certain malformation of middle ear; In severe microtia, the auricle is severely deformed, the external auditory canal and middle ear are completely closed, and the hearing is severely damaged.

2、 Treatment of microtia

1. Surgical treatment Surgical treatment is the main treatment for microtia. The purpose of the operation is to restore the normal function of the ear by reconstructing the shape and structure of the ear. The surgical methods include auricle reconstruction, external auditory canal plasty, middle ear reconstruction, etc. The time of operation is usually about 6-7 years old. At this time, the ear of the patient is basically mature and the operation effect is good.

2. Non operative treatment Non operative treatment mainly includes wearing hearing aids, hearing training, etc. For patients with mild microtia, if their hearing is normal, they can choose to wear hearing aids to improve their hearing; For patients with moderate and severe microtia, if their hearing is severely damaged, they can choose to carry out listening training to improve their hearing level.

3、 Advantages of hospital treatment of microtia

1. Professional medical team The hospital has a professional medical team, including otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, audiologists, etc. These doctors have rich clinical experience and professional knowledge, and can provide personalized treatment plans for patients.

2. Advanced medical equipment The hospital has advanced medical equipment, such as 3D printing technology, laser therapeutic apparatus, etc. These devices can provide better support for surgical treatment and improve the success rate of surgery.

3. Perfect postoperative nursing The hospital pays attention to postoperative nursing and provides all-round nursing services for patients. Postoperative care includes wound care, diet care, psychological care, etc., which can help patients recover as soon as possible.

4、 Precautions for treatment of microtia

1. Select a regular hospital The treatment of microtia is a complicated operation, which needs to be treated by regular hospitals and professional doctors. When selecting hospitals, patients should check the qualifications of hospitals and doctors, and select experienced doctors for treatment.

2. Prepare before operation Preoperative preparation includes physical examination and psychological preparation. The patient should have a physical examination according to the doctor's requirements to ensure good health; At the same time, patients should be prepared and actively cooperate with doctors.

3. Pay attention to postoperative nursing Postoperative nursing is an important link in the treatment of microtia. The patients should receive postoperative care according to the doctor's requirements, pay attention to the wound cleaning, light diet, avoid strenuous exercise, etc., and ensure that the wound is healed as soon as possible.

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