Objective Microtia is a congenital auricular malformation, often part of a syndromic form
(35%–55% of cases). The accurate prevalence of associated malformations remains to be …

Abstract Background In Europe there have been few detailed reports on the clinical
characteristics of microtia patient populations. The objective of the present study is to …

Background Microtia is a congenital ear malformation that can occur as isolated microtia or
as part of a syndrome. The etiology is currently poorly understood, although there is strong …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the characteristics of microtia in Finland and in other populations.
METHODS: Retrospective case series and patient questionnaire of 190 microtia patients …

Background: Microtia is a congenital anomaly of the external ear that can appear in isolation
or in association with other congenital anomalies. In this study, the authors identify the …

The management of a child with congenital ear malformation, in particular if the external ear
is severely involved, is difficult because of the complexity of the therapeutic problem, and …

Purpose Microtia describes a spectrum of auricular malformations ranging from mild
dysplasia to anotia. A vast majority of microtia patients demonstrate congenital aural atresia …

Microtia is a common birth defect and characteristic of abnormal auricle. It can be isolated or
occur as a part of syndromes involving the first and second bronchial arch structures, such …

Microtia is a congenital malformation that is characterized by variation in severity and its
association with other anomalies. Microtia may be a clinical sign of certain syndromes. A …

Background Microtia is a congenital malformation of the external ear often with one or more
associated congenital anomalies. The purpose of this study was to identify the …