Can microtia be corrected

Microtia is a common congenital ear malformation, which will affect the appearance and hearing of patients. So, can microtia be corrected? The answer is yes. With the continuous progress of medical technology, the correction methods of microtia are becoming more and more diversified. This article will introduce the correction methods of microtia in detail.

1、 Causes of microtia

The cause of microtia is not completely clear at present, but it is generally believed to be related to genetic, environmental and other factors. Genetic factors are one of the main causes of microtia. If there are patients with microtia in the family, the risk of their offspring suffering from microtia will increase accordingly. Environmental factors may also lead to the occurrence of microtia, such as pregnant women exposed to certain harmful substances and infected with certain viruses during pregnancy.

2、 Symptoms of microtia

The main symptoms of microtia are abnormal ear morphology, such as smaller auricle, loss of ear wheel, stenosis or atresia of external auditory canal, etc. In addition, microtia may also affect the hearing of patients, resulting in hearing loss or deafness.

3、 Correction of microtia

1. Reconstruction of auricle At present, auricle reconstruction is one of the main methods to treat microtia. It carves the patient's rib cartilage or other materials into the shape of the auricle by surgery, and then transplant them to the patient's ear, so as to achieve the purpose of correcting microtia. The auricle reconstruction has a good effect, but the operation is difficult and requires an experienced doctor.

2. External auditory canal plasty External auditory meatoplasty is a surgical method for the treatment of stenosis or atresia of the external auditory meatus. It can expand the stenosis or atresia of the external auditory meatus through surgery to improve the hearing of patients. The effect of external auditory canal plasty is good, but the operation risk is high, and it needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors.

3. Hearing reconstruction Hearing reconstruction is a surgical method used to treat hearing loss or deafness caused by microtia. The effect of hearing reconstruction is good, but the operation is difficult and needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors.

4、 Precautions for correction of microtia

1. Select a regular hospital and professional doctors to perform the operation to ensure the safety and effect of the operation.

2. A comprehensive physical examination should be carried out before the operation to ensure that the patient is healthy and can tolerate the operation.

3. Pay attention to rest after operation, keep ears clean and avoid infection.

4. Nursing and rehabilitation training should be carried out according to the doctor's requirements after the operation to promote the recovery of the ear.

5、 Cases sharing of microtia correction

The following is a correction case of a patient with microtia:

The patient, Xiao Li, male, 12 years old, had abnormal ear morphology due to congenital microtia, which affected appearance and hearing. After a detailed examination and evaluation by the doctor, it was decided to reconstruct Xiao Li's auricle. The operation went smoothly. After the operation, the shape of Xiao Li's ear was significantly improved, and his hearing was also restored to a certain extent.

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