Summary: Microtia is an ear deformity that affects thousands of children every year. It refers to a condition where babies are born with a partial or missing ear. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the disorder.
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Microtia is an ear deformity that affects thousands of children every year. It refers to a condition where babies are born with a partial or missing ear. It is disfiguring, but it can be treated. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the disorder.
What Causes Microtia?
It is a congenital deformity. This means that it's genetic. If you have this condition in your family history, your kids are much more likely to have it. No one knows the exact cause of the condition.
Who Does It Affect Most?
It affects 1 out of every 9,000 births. Cases of boys with this condition are much more common than girls. The exact reason for this is unknown, but it is much more likely to affect males than females. It most commonly occurs in the right one. Only about 1 in 10 cases affect both ears.
What Problems Does Microtia Cause?
Most often, it causes hearing loss. The deformity affects not only the outer portion of the ear, but the inner portion as well. For this reason, there is usually some hearing loss. Sometimes, hearing problems come and go. If your child has the problem, you should have hearing tests done on a regular basis.
Another lateral effect of microtia is a lack of self-esteem. Kids can be cruel, and this deformity can cause children lots of problems growing up. This is one reason parents often hurry to get it treated.
How is it treated?
Microtia involves cosmetic surgery, and the process is very long and involved. There is an initial surgery with lots of follow-up operations over a period of months. The doctor has to make adjustments and monitor progress while the new one is healing and the tissue is developing.
Most often, they implant new tissue into the ear, as well as working on the outside for a more natural appearance. The latest techniques use tissue from the ribs because this tissue most closely resembles that of the inner ear. Surgery is almost always successful, but it takes patience on the part of the parents and kids.
After surgery is finished, they'll have a brace to wear for a few weeks, and then will be asked to sleep with a brace on. This is the most challenging part of the operation. It takes a long time to heal completely, and you have to make sure your child follows the doctor's instructions.
If your kid suffers from this ailment, get it treated as early as possible. Early treatment offers the best results. Your child can enjoy their childhood with normal-looking ears and perfect hearing.