Microtia is a congenital hypoplastic malformation of the auricle that ranges in severity from a fully formed auricle with subunits Which A little more small until No existence leaf ear And lobule completely, known as anotia 4 .The global prevalence of microtia has shown significant geographic and ethnic variations. Microtia widely affects approximately 3-5 children in 10,000 live births. 3 Microtia has been associated with many syndromes and is thought to be caused by vascular or drug other Which used during time development embryology. Malformation or No existence ear outside can cause disturbance hearing conductive and psychosocial, thus affecting the quality of life of the child in the future. Collaboration between plastic surgeons, an ENT specialist in otology as well as an ENT specialist in reconstructive facial plastics is required when considering the timing of repair if these two conditions coexist 4 .
Children born with craniofacial anomalies are at higher risk of developing decline flavor believe self (low self-esteem) And bullying. Historically, attempts have been made to restore normal form and function at school age to prevent such social stigma. Treatment options include observation, treating the hearing loss component with devices such as tool help hear, use ear prosthetic For repair cosmetic, and reconstructing the earlobe with alloplastic implantation or costal cartilage autografting.4
Ear lobe reconstruction is a challenging and involved procedure. with a number of complications surgery, ideally must done by experienced and high-volume teams. As surgical techniques have improved, particularly reconstruction with autologous costal cartilage, the physical and psychosocial impact of microtia can be minimized. 4
Therefore, the author is interested in conducting a literature review that discusses microtia. This literature review is expected to increase insight. latest for writer And reader about microtia, specifically for a specialist practicing in the field of reconstruction and otology.