Treatment of microtia

Microauricular malformation is a common congenital malformation of the ear, which is mainly manifested as abnormal ear morphology and hearing impairment. For patients with microtia, timely treatment is very important. This article will introduce the treatment of microtia in detail, including surgical treatment and non-surgical treatment, hoping to provide some help for patients.

1、 Classification of microtia

The microtia can be divided into three types according to the degree of deformity: mild, moderate and severe. Mild microtia shows that the shape of the ear is basically normal, but there may be hearing impairment; Moderate microtia is characterized by obvious abnormality of ear morphology and severe hearing impairment; Severe microtia is characterized by complete absence or only a small amount of residual tissue in the ear, and extremely serious hearing impairment.

2、 Treatment of microtia

1. Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment is the main treatment for microtia, including auricle reconstruction, external auditory canal plasty, hearing reconstruction, etc. Auricle reconstruction is to reconstruct the shape and structure of auricle by transplanting autologous tissue or artificial materials into the ear; The external auditory canal plasty is to expand the external auditory canal through surgery to improve hearing; Hearing reconstruction is to repair or reconstruct the hearing structure of the ear through surgery to improve the hearing level.

2. Non operative treatment

Non operative treatment mainly includes wearing hearing aids and ear plastic surgery. Wearing hearing aids can help patients improve their hearing; Ear plastic surgery can improve the appearance of the ear by wearing artificial ears.

3、 Treatment opportunity of microtia

The treatment time of microtia varies from person to person. Generally, mild microtia can be treated in childhood; Moderate and severe microtia require treatment in adulthood. The choice of treatment opportunity needs to consider the patient's age, physical condition, degree of deformity and other factors, and it is recommended that the patient choose under the guidance of the doctor.

4、 Treatment hospitals and doctors for microtia

For the treatment of microtia, professional hospitals and doctors should be selected. It is suggested that patients should choose a regular tertiary hospital or a professional plastic surgery hospital for treatment. When selecting doctors, it is recommended that patients choose experienced doctors for treatment to ensure the treatment effect and safety.

5、 Treatment cost of microtia

The treatment cost of microtia varies according to the treatment method, treatment hospital, treatment doctor and other factors. Generally speaking, the cost of surgical treatment is higher than that of non surgical treatment. It is recommended that patients consult their doctors before treatment to understand the specific situation of treatment costs.

6、 Therapeutic effect of microtia

The treatment effect of microtia varies from person to person. Generally speaking, the effect of surgical treatment is better, which can significantly improve the shape and hearing of the ear; The effect of non-surgical treatment is relatively poor, which can only play a certain auxiliary role. The treatment effect is also related to the patient's age, physical condition, degree of deformity and other factors. It is recommended that patients consult doctors before treatment to understand the specific situation of the treatment effect.

7、 Treatment of microtia

1. A comprehensive physical examination is required before treatment to ensure good physical condition.

2. Pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous exercise after treatment.

3. After treatment, attention should be paid to ear care to keep ears clean and dry.

4. After treatment, reexamination should be carried out according to the doctor's requirements to understand the treatment effect in time.

8、 Prevention of microtia

The prevention of microtia mainly includes the following aspects:

1. Avoid close marriage and reduce the influence of genetic factors.

2. Pregnant women need to pay attention to diet and nutrition during pregnancy and avoid contact with harmful substances.

3. Pregnant women need to carry out prenatal examination regularly during pregnancy to find and deal with abnormalities of the fetus in a timely manner.

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