Bio-Engineering in Microtia Reconstruction: A Narrative Review
Introduction: Three-dimensional (3D) modeling and printing have become widely adopted in surgical fields, whether it be for pre-operative planning, production of prostheses, outcomes monitoring and even surgical training.
Ann-Sophie Lafrenière
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Aesthetic reconstruction of microtia: a review of current techniques and new 3D printing approaches
Three dimensional (3D) printing and biofabrication technologies are revolutionising medicine with low-cost and novel treatments for complex medical conditions.
Maureen T. Ross +5 more
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[Contemporary diagnosis and management of congenital microtia and aural atresia : Part 1: Principles and diagnosis]. [PDF]
Brandt HH, Bodmer D.
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Hereditary malformations of the external ear, such as microtia and meatal atresia, not associated with other congenital defects or syndromes, are rarely reported.
BALLABIO, ANDREA +2 more
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Prosthetic Reconstruction for a Child with a Congenital Bilateral Ear Deformity: Case Report
Objectives: Microtia is the most commonly seen congenital ear defect, and involves an auricular deformity either unilaterally or bilaterally. The aim of this study was to fabricate silicone prostheses for a child with bilateral microtia using an ...
Mohammad Ali Mardani +7 more
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Microtia reconstruction: our experiences of first 10 cases in Bangladesh
Varying degrees of congenital ear deformity (microtia) occurs 1 in about 8000 to 10,000 live births. One of the greatest challenges in plastic surgery is total auricular reconstruction as it demands precise technique as well as artistic creativity.
MS Khondoker +3 more
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3D Oriented Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Bilaterally Congenital Missing Ears: A Case Report [PDF]
Objectives: Every individual possesses the inherent right to appear human. Physical imperfections, especially those affecting the orofacial region, can have a detrimental impact on one’s quality of life in today’s image-conscious society.
Manu Rathee +4 more
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[Clinical analysis of congenital microtia complicated with retroauricular subperiosteal abscess in 7 cases]. [PDF]
Ding Z, Chen J, Wang Y.
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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. [PDF]
Chen J +5 more
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Pierre Robin sequence with esophageal atresia and congenital radioulnar synostosis
A wide spectrum of anomalies can be associated with Pierre Robin sequence. This report presents a 3-day-old infant with micrognathia, U-shaped cleft palate, low-set right ear with microtia, glossoptosis, esophageal atresia, and right congenital ...
Oksuz, Hafize +5 more
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