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Damaging variants in FOXI3 cause microtia and craniofacial microsomia [PDF]
PURPOSE: Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) represents a spectrum of craniofacial malformations, ranging from isolated microtia with or without aural atresia to underdevelopment of the mandible, maxilla, orbit, facial soft tissue, and/or facial nerve.
Duenas-Roque, Milagros M. +30 more
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Genetics of microtia and associated syndromes
: 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 occur as the only clinical abnormality or as part of a syndrome.
Alasti, Fatemeh +2 more
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Aural Microtia and Atresia [PDF]
Outline of presentation: Microtia Introduction Classification schemes Clinical evaluation Physiologic/Psychological Impact Reconstruction Atresia Introduction Classification schemes Reconstruction Conclusion PowerPoint slides located below ...
McKee-Cole, MD, Katie
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Treatment of Ectopic Earlobe in Microtia Reconstruction Using Delayed Postauricular Skin Flap
Objective: This article discusses a treatment technique for ectopic earlobe in microtia reconstruction using a delayed postauricular skin flap. Methods: From January 2015 to September 2018, microtia reconstruction using a delayed postauricular skin flap ...
Wei Ding MD +6 more
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Machine Learning‐Based Risk Stratification Tool for Hearing Loss in High‐Risk Neonates
Machine learning models, particularly XGBoost, provide robust risk stratification for neonatal hearing loss by capturing complex interactions among clinical risk factors such as NICU stay duration and family history. To translate these predictive capabilities into routine practice, an open‐access web‐based clinical decision support tool was developed ...
Sevgi Kutlu +4 more
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Microtia is an incompletely formed ear. The term “micro” means small and “otia” means ear. Hence, when translated literally, “microtia” means small ear. At times a bump of tissue is present in the location where an ear would normally be found.
Ruby Ruana A.
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ObjectiveWe used data from twins and their families to probe the genetic factors contributing to microtia-atresia, in particular, early post-twinning variations that potentially account for the discordant phenotypes of monozygotic twin pairs.MethodsSix ...
Xinmiao Fan +8 more
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Sex Differences in Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract Objective To evaluate sex differences in the diagnosis and management of congenital aural atresia (CAA). Data Sources PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Cochrane Library. Review Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted from inception through January 2026.
Angelica M. Walker +4 more
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:Aim: The reconstruction of microtia cases is a challenging topic and Auricular reconstruction is a unique area of facial plastic surgery where a wide array of reconstructive options often must be considered.
Omar El-Bayoumi +4 more
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Microtia: Epidemiology and genetics [PDF]
AbstractMicrotia is a congenital anomaly of the ear that ranges in severity from mild structural abnormalities to complete absence of the ear, and can occur as an isolated birth defect or as part of a spectrum of anomalies or a syndrome. Microtia is often associated with hearing loss and patients typically require treatment for hearing impairment and ...
Daniela V, Luquetti +4 more
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