Reconstruction of Congenital Microtia and Anotia: Analysis of Practitioner Epidemiology and Postoperative Outcomes

Abstract

Reconstruction of the external ear for patients with microtia/anotia is a safe procedure, with low rates of postoperative complications, readmissions, and reoperations. Autologous reconstruction remains the preferred modality for repair of the external ear and simultaneous atresiaplasty/middle ear repair does not increase the risk of complications.