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Why Ear Reconstruction with Rib Cartilage is The Safest Choice?

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  Ear reconstruction is a go-to solution for those having congenital ear abnormalities like microtia (small/malformed/underdeveloped external ear), anotia (missing outer ear), or cryptotia (buried upper ear portion). It is even recommended to fix significant ear damage from traumatic injuries and ear deformities acquired from cancer surgery or other serious medical conditions. The safest choice for ear reconstruction is the use of rib cartilage. Why so? Let’s understand here, first looking at available methods for ear reconstruction in Mumbai .   Different Choices for Ear Reconstruction   Autologous Ear Reconstruction: It involves the use of rib cartilage to create an ear framework for graft. Sometimes, before placing the framework, a tissue expansion is required, and after the framework placement, a skin graft is required. All grafts are taken from the patient’s own body and so naturally integrate with the body, ensuring minimal to no risk of rejection after implantation...

FAQs on Microtia Ear Cartilage Surgery Answered

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  Microtia ear cartilage surgery is a gold standard, reconstructive surgery that aims to correct the size and shape of ears with underdeveloped or malformed external parts. Its focus is on the creation of a complete, natural-looking, functional ear structure in people with microtia (small ears). To shed light on microtia ear reconstruction surgery , this article answers  frequently asked questions about microtia ear cartilage surgery.   Can a 4-year-old child with microtia undergo an autologous rib cartilage reconstruction?   Probably no. Microtia patients in the age group 6 to 10 years are typically recommended for autologous ear reconstruction. That’s because they have sufficient rib cartilage for a new ear framework, are physically and mentally ready for the surgery, and have a nearly adult-size normal ear to mirror with the reconstructed ear.   Why should I choose microtia cartilage surgery?   Microtia surgery using rib cartilage offers several benefit...