International Consensus Recommendations on Microtia, Aural Atresia and Functional Ear Reconstruction

Abstract

The Journal of International Advanced Otology (J Int Adv Otol) is an international, peer reviewed, open access publication that is fully sponsored and owned by the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology and the Politzer Society. The journal is published triannually in April, August, and December and its publication language is English.The scope of the Journal is limited with otology, neurotology, audiology (excluding linguistics) and skull base medicine.The Journal of International Advanced Otology aims to publish manuscripts at the highest clinical and scientific level. J Int Adv Otol publishes original articles in the form of clinical and basic research, review articles, short reports and a limited number of case reports. Controversial patient discussions, communications on emerging technology, and historical issues will also be considered for publication.Target audience of J Int Adv Otol includes physicians and academics who work in the fields of otology, neurotology, audiology and skull base medicine.

Simultane Implantation von Epithesenankern und Bonebridge zur Versorgung großer Ohrmissbildungen

“…Nach den Empfehlungen des internationalen Konsensus für Mikrotie, Ohratresie und funktionelle Ohrrekonstruktion können rekonstruktive Optionen bei Ohrmissbildung u. a. wie folgt eingeteilt werden: Die Nachbildung der Ohrmuschel mit autologem Knorpelmaterial, einem künstlichen Material wie Polyethylen oder die Implantation einer knochenverankerten Epithese [13]. Für die rekonstruktiven Eingriffe sind immer mehrere Operationsschritte notwendig.…”

Current Treatments for Congenital Aural Atresia

“…The classification of CAA shares common concept with developmental process of middle and external ear. It can be classified into three: stenosis (type A), partial atresia (type B), and total atresia (type C) based on the consensus recommendations published 2019 [3]. Type A refers to narrowing of EAC with slightly deformed or small but intact tympanic membrane.…”

“…In the 1970s, Jahrsdoerfer introduced key features of a new surgical technique and reported favorable outcomes [2]. In 2019, the International Microtia and Atresia Workgroup (IMAW) published interna-tional recommendations for functional ear reconstruction in patients with microtia and CAA in the setting of a multidisciplinary team that agreed on the desired treatment outcomes [3]. Here, we review evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of children with CAA.…”

Evaluation and Management of Aural Atresia; Review Article

“…Jahrsdoerfer described important aspects of a new surgical approach in the 1970s and claimed positive results. The International Microtia and Atresia Workgroup (IMAW) issued international recommendations for functional ear reconstruction in patients with microtia and CAA in a multidisciplinary team environment that agreed on the intended treatment objectives in 2019 [3][4][5][6].…”