Congenital Microtia

01/01/2020 - "A descriptive study based on the pre and postoperative medical records and photographic archives of patients diagnosed with microtia who underwent separation of the cartilaginous framework from February 2010 to July 2015 in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González. "
01/01/2019 - "This study was a retrospective review of patients who underwent autologous cartilage microtia reconstruction at a single auricular plastic and reconstructive center between March 2005 and June 2016. "
02/01/2024 - "Microtia reconstruction is a complex procedure performed by the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and requires an expert understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the ear. "
10/01/2023 - "Microtia is a severe congenital malformation of the external ear, and auricular reconstruction is still a challenge for plastic surgeons because of the complicated procedures and rare conditions. "
09/27/2023 - "Plastic surgeons should be aware of the possibility and associated factors of bony depression in mastoid region following expander implantation to optimize microtia reconstruction for patients with HFM."

01/01/2020 - "Comparison of normal and microtia cells, each seeded on nanoPGA and supplemented with BMP7 in a slow-release hydrogel, showed statistically significant differences in certain genes identified by microarray analysis. "
01/01/2023 - "In this study, we developed a potentially useful hydrogel for the manufacture of auricular cartilage grafts for microtia patients."
07/01/2021 - "Invitro and Invivo Study of PCL-Hydrogel Scaffold to Advance Bioprinting Translation in Microtia Reconstruction."
07/01/2020 - "The swelling characteristics of an implant for microtia treatment manufactured with IPN hydrogel was achieved using a three-dimensional lattice Boltzmann model. "
07/01/2020 - "Lattice Boltzmann simulation of swelling of an implant for microtia manufactured with IPN hydrogel."

01/01/2010 - "Among women reporting a first-trimester infection and fever, use of acetaminophen was associated with a statistically significantly decreased odds ratio (OR) for anencephaly or craniorachischisis (adjusted OR 0.35, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.08-0.80), encephalocele (adjusted OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.03-0.87), anotia or microtia (adjusted OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.07-0.86), cleft lip with or without cleft palate (adjusted OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.26-0.75), and gastroschisis (adjusted OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.18-0.94). "
10/01/2022 - "Intraoperative intercostal nerve blocks followed by scheduled, weight-based acetaminophen, adjunctive medications (ibuprofen and lidocaine patches), and rescue narcotics are effective in managing pain following microtia repair with autologous costal cartilage. "

10/01/2022 - "Intraoperative intercostal nerve blocks followed by scheduled, weight-based acetaminophen, adjunctive medications (ibuprofen and lidocaine patches), and rescue narcotics are effective in managing pain following microtia repair with autologous costal cartilage. "

10/01/2022 - "Intraoperative intercostal nerve blocks followed by scheduled, weight-based acetaminophen, adjunctive medications (ibuprofen and lidocaine patches), and rescue narcotics are effective in managing pain following microtia repair with autologous costal cartilage. "

10/01/2022 - "Intraoperative intercostal nerve blocks followed by scheduled, weight-based acetaminophen, adjunctive medications (ibuprofen and lidocaine patches), and rescue narcotics are effective in managing pain following microtia repair with autologous costal cartilage. "

06/01/2021 - "Auricular reconstruction using Medpor combined with different hearing rehabilitation approaches for microtia."
08/01/2019 - "Ten patients with unilateral or bilateral microtia underwent BB implantation combined simultaneously with either total auricular reconstruction using bespoke hand-carved Medpor framework or second stage auricular projection using autologous costal cartilage framework. "
05/28/2019 - "Medpor is an alternative for microtia repair when patients are unwilling to use autologous rib cartilage or costal cartilages are calcified. "
05/28/2019 - "Reconstructions included 2 patients with one-stage ear reconstruction with temporoparietal fascial flap, 2 patients with one-stage operation implanting Medpor directly into skin pocket, and 13 patients with two-stage ear reconstruction.
 Results: After 1-3 years of follow-up, 16 microtia in 14 patients gained ideal appearance. "
05/28/2019 - "To discuss clinical practice, efficacy and surgical techniques for ear reconstruction with Medpor.
 Methods: Medpor ear reconstructions were used to treat 19 microtia in 17 patients (including 2 bilateral patients) in Xiangya Hospital, Central South University from January 2011 to December 2015. "

10/01/2015 - "The data in this study came from the paper of Li et al. who analyzed the microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling between congenital microtia and normal controls. "
10/01/2015 - "This study was aimed to reveal the involvement of miRNAs in the progression of microtia by bioinformatics analyses. "
04/01/2013 - "Further studies are still needed to identify the miRNA target genes and to determine their function in the pathogenesis of microtia. "
04/01/2013 - "MicroRNA expression profiling and target genes study in congenital microtia."
03/01/2023 - "Changes in the mouse miRNA expression profiles can also provide insights into the pathogenesis of human congenital microtia at the level of miRNA regulation."

01/01/2023 - "To explore the pathogenesis of microtia, in this study, the different concentrations of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) exposure on the development of rat embryonic and fetal ears, in order to establish a drug-induced microtia model, and provide a basis for further exploring the pathogenesis of microtia. "
12/01/2021 - "This study aimed to identify the key genes in the pathological process of microtia caused by mycophenolate mofetil (MM) through bioinformatics methods, to explore the potential pathogenesis, and to provide a direction for future genetic research on aetiology. "
12/01/2021 - "The important role of RPS14, RPL5 and MDM2 in TP53-associated ribosome stress in mycophenolic acid-induced microtia."
05/03/2018 - "Here, we report a case of congenital esophageal atresia and microtia secondary to mycophenolate mofetil. "
05/03/2018 - "Congenital Esophageal Atresia and Microtia in a Newborn Secondary to Mycophenolate Mofetil Exposure During Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature."

05/24/2022 - "The present study determined transcriptomic and proteomic profiles of auricular cartilage tissues in 10 patients with third-degree nonsyndromic microtia and five control subjects by RNA microarray and tandem mass tag-based quantitative proteomics technology. "
10/01/2021 - "In this study, the authors integrated messenger ribonucleic acid and mass spectrometry data of cartilage obtained from the affected and unaffected sides of 16 unilateral microtia patients who had undergone ear reconstruction surgery. "
03/28/2022 - "Congenital microtia patients: the genetically engineered exosomes released from porous gelatin methacryloyl hydrogel for downstream small RNA profiling, functional modulation of microtia chondrocytes and tissue-engineered ear cartilage regeneration."

04/07/2021 - "Conclusions: Individulized surgical procedures involving auricle reconstruction and Bonebridge implantation are safe and effective for patients with bilateral microtia-atresia, solving both appearance and hearing problems. "
10/01/2017 - "The surgical procedure involving auricle reconstruction and Bonebridge implantation was safe and effective for patients with bilateral microtia-atresia, solving both appearance and hearing problems."
01/01/2023 - "The combined surgical procedure, which includes antihelix and outer helix reconstructions, is a viable method of reconstructing type I to II auricular concha microtia."
01/01/2023 - "Herein, we performed a novel combined surgical procedure based on "subtractive thinking" that included antihelix reconstruction and outer helix reconstruction that was successful in patients with mild type I to II conchal microtia. "
07/01/2019 - "We have already reported surgical procedures for lobule-type microtia that provide an excellent contour and shape of the ear with minimum sacrifice of the donor. "

01/01/2017 - "The aim of the study was to assess the effectivity of auricular prosthesis on intraosseous implants in patient with grade III microtia. "
09/01/2003 - "The purpose of this study was to improve and accelerate the rehabilitation process for patients with severe ear microtia with an implant-anchored auricular prosthesis. "
05/11/2023 - "In case of failure, an auricular reconstruction by an experienced microtia surgeon or prosthesis may be considered."
09/01/2022 - "We present the outcomes of a novel non-surgical prosthesis 'Ear Glove' offered to pediatric patients with microtia. "
03/01/2022 - "Three Techniques for Reconstruction of Congenital Microtia: Porous Implant Ear Reconstruction, Auricular Reconstruction Using Autologous Rib, and Osseointegrated Craniofacial Implants with Auricular Prosthesis."

06/01/2000 - "In conclusion, microtia repair by using a tissue expander is superior to that by conventional procedures in color- and texture- matching and sensory preservation of the reconstructed auricle."
06/01/2017 - "This study aims to observe the efficacies of microsurgical technique combined with the Zhuang's skin soft tissue expander in treating Hunter type III congenital microtia. "
09/01/2023 - "From January 2010 to December 2019, a total of 45 microtia patients with excessively insufficient postauricular skin were performed the modified tissue expander method. "
09/01/2021 - "Posterior auricular artery flap reconstruction of the retroauricular sulcus in microtia repair is a useful alternative to the current skin graft and tissue expander-based techniques. "
12/03/2020 - "Three-dimensional scanning technique in the congenital microtia reconstruction with tissue expander."

06/09/2023 - "This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of depilation with intense pulsed light (IPL) in congenital microtia patients during their reconstruction treatment. "
07/01/2021 - "Commentary on "Comparison of Two Surgical Epilation Procedures Based on the Nagata Method in All Degrees of Low Hairline Microtia" by Wang et al."
07/01/2021 - "Comparison of Two Surgical Epilation Procedures Based on the Nagata Method in All Degrees of Low Hairline Microtia."
08/01/2017 - "From August 2012 to August 2013, 27 patients (28 ears) suffering from congenital microtia were treated by intense pulsed light depilation (650-950-nm filter, initial fluence of 14-16 J/cm2 and gradually increased, pulse width of 30-50 ms, spot size of 20 × 30 mm2, intervals of 6-8 weeks, a total of four sessions) either before or after auricular reconstruction. "
01/01/2008 - "Several techniques to deal with hairline, such as skin graft, skin flap, tissue expander and electroepilation, have been reported, but there are few reports using laser hair removal for microtia patients. "

08/04/2021 - "The present study attempted to investigate the clinical efficacy of a surgical method involving a combination of cross flap with autologous auricular cartilage transplantation in the treatment of type I to III congenital concha-type microtia. "
08/04/2021 - "The present retrospective study was conducted on the clinical and postoperative data of 50 patients with unilateral type I to III concha-type microtia treated with a combination of cross flap and autologous auricular cartilage transplantation at the Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 2018 to December 2021. "
08/04/2021 - "Clinical Observations of a Surgical Method Comprising a Combination of Cross Flap and Autologous Auricular Cartilage Transplantation in the Treatment of Type I to III Congenital Concha-Type Microtia."
10/01/2012 - "We have clinically applied this transplantation method to the congenital ear defect, microtia, and reported successful ear reconstruction. "
01/01/2008 - "The low regions of hairlines in unilateral microtia children were irradiated by two kinds of laser systems for 1 year before the transplantation of costal cartilage. "