Repair and stretch of microtia: reshape ear shape, restore self-confidence and beauty

Microtia is a common congenital ear malformation, which brings physical and psychological troubles to patients. With the continuous progress of medical technology, the repair and stretch operation of microtia has become an effective method to improve the shape and function of patients' ears. This article will introduce the relevant knowledge about the repair and extension of microtia in detail, including surgical methods, postoperative nursing and other aspects, hoping to provide some help for patients.

1、 Classification of microtia

According to the degree of microtia, microtia can be divided into three types: mild, moderate and severe. Mild microtia shows that the shape of the ear is basically normal, but the size is slightly small; Moderate microtia is characterized by obvious abnormal shape of the ear, such as auricle loss, earlobe deformity, etc; Severe microtia is characterized by complete absence of the ear.

2、 Surgical methods for repair and extension of microtia

1. Rib cartilage transplantation: This is one of the commonly used methods for repair and extension of microtia. During the operation, the doctor will remove a piece of cartilage from the patient's rib, engrave and shape it, and implant it into the ear to reshape the shape of the ear.

2. Skin expansion method: for some patients with insufficient ear skin, doctors will use skin expansion method to repair. During the operation, the doctor will implant a dilator around the patient's ear to gradually expand the skin to provide sufficient skin tissue for subsequent operations.

3. Artificial material method: In addition to costal cartilage and skin expansion, doctors can also use artificial materials to repair and stretch microtia. Common artificial materials include silica gel, polyethylene, etc.

3、 Postoperative nursing care of patients with microtia undergoing repair and extension

1. Keep ears clean: patients need to keep ears clean after surgery to avoid infection. You can use normal saline or iodophor to gently wipe your ears.

2. Collision avoidance: patients need to avoid ear collision after surgery, so as not to affect the surgical effect. Ear protectors can be worn.

3. Pay attention to diet: After surgery, patients need to pay attention to diet and avoid eating spicy and irritant food to avoid affecting wound healing.

4. Regular reexamination: patients need regular reexamination after surgery, so that doctors can understand the surgical effect and recovery in a timely manner.

4、 Precautions for repair and extension of microtia

1. Selection of regular hospitals and doctors: The repair and extension of microtia is a complicated operation, which needs to be performed in regular hospitals and experienced doctors.

2. Preparation before operation: patients need to make full preparations before operation, including physical examination and psychological preparation.

3. Observe postoperative precautions: postoperative patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and do a good job in postoperative care and precautions.

4. Keep a good attitude: The repair and stretching operation of microtia needs a certain time and recovery process. The patients need to keep a good attitude and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

5、 Effect of repair and extension of microtia

The effect of the repair and stretch operation for microtia varies from person to person. Generally speaking, the shape and function of the patients' ears will be significantly improved after the operation. However, it should be noted that the surgical effect is related to the degree of deformity, surgical methods, postoperative nursing and other factors.

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