Long-Term Results
Microtia: Possible Cause and Incidence
Incidence
Hereditary Factors
Specific Factors
Anatomy and Function of the Ear
The Hearing Deficiency Defined
Determining the Child's Hearing
Surgical Correction of Hearing Problem
Hearing Deficiency
Facial Deficiencies
Kidneys and Urinary Tract
Cervical (Neck) Spine
Other Associated Problems: Cleft Lip; Heart
Psychology and Function of the Outer Ear
Age to Begin Surgical Ear Repair
Correlation with Correction of Other Facial Deficiencies
Auricular Reconstruction: Development and State of the Art
History of Auricular ReconstructionEar Framework "Pre-Fabrication"
Technical Considerations and Preparations The First Surgical Stage
Initiating the Surgery
Preoperative Planning
Harvesting the Rib Cartilage
Framework Fabrication
The
Skin "Pocket" Covering
Postoperative Course
Wound Care
Sleeping on the New Ear
Activities and Sports
Transposition of the Earlobe
The
Elevation or "Lifting" Procedure
Tragus Construction and Achieving Frontal Symmetry
Bilateral (Both Ear) Microtia/Atresia
Integration of Outer- and Middle-Ear Surgery
Surgical Staging
Long-Term Results of Microtia Repair
Durability of Constructed Auricle
Psychological and Emotional Benefit
Evaluation of Result by Patients and Parents
Dr. Brent's Bio/Curriculum Vitae