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Microtia can affect one ear (unilaterally) or both ears (bilaterally). Microtia occurs in every 1 out of 6,000 to 12,000 births. The right ear is more commonly affected. Microtia is often accompanied by Atresia. Atresia (also known as aural atresia) is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal. The malformation of the middle ear ...
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In cases of bilateral microtia and atresia, patients should be referred to audiology as early as possible. Diagnostic audiological assessment should be completed by 2–3 months of age and the infant provided with hearing amplification by 4 months of age and enrolled in early intervention (EI) by 3–6 months of age to optimize speech and ...
About one in 10 children are affected on both sides – this is known as bilateral microtia. What is the cause of microtia and atresia? Microtia or atresia happens when the outer part of the ear doesn’t develop fully during the early stages of pregnancy.
Congenital aural atresia is a common condition. It happens when the ear canal does not develop normally. Atresia can be in one ear (unilateral) or both (bilateral). It is often part of microtia, a condition when the outside of the ear (pinna) does not form correctly.
Microtia is a congenital condition characterized by structural abnormalities of your outer ear. It’s usually diagnosed at birth, and treatment depends on the type or severity of the condition. If your child develops self-esteem issues as the result of microtia, there are resources that can help.
Microtia is frequently associated with Atresia and can also be associated with more complex craniofacial conditions such as craniofacial microsomia and Treacher Collin’s syndrome. Aural Atresia describes failure of development of the external auditory canal and is present in 80% of patients with Microtia. Aural Atresia arises
What Is Microtia? Microtia is defined as underdevelopment of the ear. This means that the ear is either too small, not shaped as it should be, or both. This disorder usually only affects the outer ear, but in some cases the ear canal is underdeveloped as well. This is called microtia with atresia.
