Half of the malformations in the ear, nose, and throat region affect the ear. Malformations of
the external ear (pinna or auricle with external auditory canal [EAC]) are collectively termed …

The auricle derives from six hillocks arising from the first and second branchial arches.
Different hillocks give rise to different parts of the pinna. In the course of embryonic …

Whereas severe ear malformations such as microtia/anotia are rare, other ear deformities,
such as prominent ear, Stahl ear, and cryptotia, are common. Although these ear deformities …

Objective: To study congenital auricular malformation, an uncommon but serious condition.
The literature about auricular malformation separates the medical, otologic, and auricular …

The birth of a child with a significant ear anomaly, possibly along with other syndromic
findings, is a stressful event for parents and may be alarming for medical care providers …

Microtia, or small or malformed ear, occurs with an incidence of 1 to 10 per 10,000 births. 1–
3 Although associated with many syndromes, it occurs in isolation and unilaterally in most …

Microtia is a congenital anomaly, characterised by a small, abnormally shaped auricle
(pinna). It is usually accompanied by a narrow, blocked or absent ear canal. Microtia can …

Congenital auricular anomalies are heterogeneous, with various descriptive and
eponymous terms being used. Current classification systems are useful in guiding surgical …

Background: Microtia is a well-known craniofacial malformation treatable with numerous
different treatment strategies and techniques. The purpose of this study was to analyze the …

In looking at the use of autogenous cartilage for auricular reconstruction as a corrective
option for congenital anomalies of the ear, it is obvious that it has become refined to the …