Microtia (congenitally absent ears) What is microtia? Microtia is a congenital defect of the external ear. Who does it affect? This condition occurs 1 in 7000 - 8000 births. There is a male to female ratio of 2:1. It more commonly affects the right side of the face (ratio of right : left : bilateral = 5:3:1 ). It is more common in Asians than Caucacians Ear Reconstruction (Nagata Technique) Procedure: Reconstruction of the external ear using the Nagata Technique involves 2 stages: 1st stage procedure 1) Harvesting of the rib cartilages on the same side as the absent ear 2) Creating a 3-D framework out of the harvested cartilages 3) Implanting the 3-D framework into the site of the missing ear 2nd stage procedure (6 months after 1st stage procedure) Involves lifting the reconstructed ear off the side of the scalp Recovery Time: 2 - 4 weeks

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