Management of hearing loss and the normal ear in cases of unilateral Microtia with aural atresia

Billings, Kathleen R.; Qureshi, Hannan A.; Gouveia, Christopher J.; Ittner, Colleen; Hoff, Stephen R.

doi:10.1002/lary.25530

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“…CAA is often combined with auricular anomalies. In most patients (more than 90%), atresia or stenosis of the external auditory canal is combined with microtia; robust correlations are evident between the extent of microtia and the frequencies of external and middle ear anomalies [25]. Planned surgical corrections of both anomalies must consider the materials available for auricle reconstruction; commonly used materials include autologous rib cartilage and porous polyethylene (Medpor).…”

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Current Treatments for Congenital Aural Atresia

et al. 2020

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Congenital aural atresia is an ear malformation evident at birth, involving various degrees of failed external ear canal development. A true external ear canal is desirable, as devices that replace the canal are inconvenient and expensive. Therefore, an optimal surgical technique is required. Here, we review useful preoperative and operative techniques. Surgical correction is often not the preferred treatment; the hearing outcome is no better than the outcomes afforded by bone-conduction devices, and surgery may be associated with recurrence or complications such as meatal stenosis. Preoperative evaluation and appropriate management are important. Several means of preventing meatal stenosis are discussed in this review.

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Current Treatments for Congenital Aural Atresia

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“…Over the long term, even if unilateral microtia is present, an otolaryngologist and audiologist should maintain regular clinical encounters because the contralateral ear is at higher risk for abnormalities than the general population. 12,13 …”

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Microtia Reconstruction

Bly

Bhrany

Murakami

et al. 2016

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

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“…After initial examination, patients with atresia are followed every 6 to 12 months to re-evaluate acoustic function and ensure preservation of hearing in the normal ear. 15 Based on the laterality and severity of the hearing loss, surgeons can better tailor their management approach to incorporate hearing amplification devices with planned future ear reconstruction.…”

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Otologic and Audiology Concerns of Microtia Repair

Ali

Mohan

Liu

2017

Seminars in Plastic Surgery

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Microtia is a congenital auricular deformity that commonly presents with associated congenital aural atresia. The most acute concern in these patients is concomitant hearing loss at birth. A team-based approach by plastic surgeons and otologists is necessary to address both the otologic and audiologic concerns of microtia and atresia. Hearing rehabilitation is imperative; yet it should not compromise the aesthetic components of reconstruction and vice versa. Here, the authors propose a framework to evaluate and manage patients with microtia and atresia with the goal of optimizing functional and cosmetic outcomes.

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Management of hearing loss and the normal ear in cases of unilateral Microtia with aural atresia

Abstract: 4. Laryngoscope, 126:1470-1474, 2016.

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

Current Treatments for Congenital Aural Atresia

Current Treatments for Congenital Aural Atresia

Microtia Reconstruction

Otologic and Audiology Concerns of Microtia Repair

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