ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2019
Reconstruction of Congenital Microtia and Anotia: Analysis of Practitioner Epidemiology and Postoperative Outcomes.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Porous Polyethylene Versus Autologous Costochondral Reconstruction for Microtia: Incidence and Analysis of Secondary Procedures.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2024Article
- Early Postoperative Complications in Microtia Reconstruction: An Analysis of the NSQIP-P Database.The Laryngoscope · 2024Article
- Modified Reconstruction Technique to Adapt Management of Severe Group IIB Tanzer Constricted Ear Deformity.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- An Unusual Delayed Complication of Rib Graft Microtia Reconstruction After Two Decades: A Case Report.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2022Article
- A novel method to accurately locate the reconstructed auricle.Translational pediatrics · 2022Article
- Satisfaction and health-related quality of life of patients with microtia following reconstructive surgery using the Nagata technique.PloS one · 2021Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundMicrotia refers to a congenital malformation of the external ear that is associated with a range of functional, psychosocial, aesthetic, and financial burdens. The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiology and postoperative complication profile of microtia reconstruction.
methodsA retrospective review was conducted using data from the 2012-2017 the American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Program Pediatric databases. Patients with a diagnosis of microtia or anotia were identified using International Classification of Diseases codes. Demographics and postoperative complications were analyzed using Chi-square and
resultsA total of 466 cases were analyzed, of which 290 (62.2%) were performed by plastic surgeons and 176 (37.8%) by otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat physicians [ENT]). Autologous reconstruction was the predominant approach [76.2% of cases (n = 355)] in this cohort. ENT physicians operated on a significantly younger patient population (mean age 8.4 ± 3.2 years versus 10.0 ± 3.2 years,
conclusionsReconstruction of the external ear for patients with microtia/anotia is a safe procedure, with low rates of postoperative complications, readmissions, and reoperations. Autologous reconstruction remains the preferred modality for repair of the external ear and simultaneous atresiaplasty/middle ear repair does not increase the risk of complications.
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