Microtia Treatment in India
Microtia (meaning 'Small ear') is a congenital deformity of the pinna (outer ear). It can be unilateral (one side only) or bilateral (affecting both sides). It occurs in 1 out of about 8,000-10,000 births. In unilateral microtia, the right ear is most typically affected.
Grades
There are four grades of microtia
Grade I: A slightly small ear with identifiable structures and a small but present external ear canal
Grade II: A partial or hemi-ear with a closed off or stenotic external ear canal producing a conductive hearing loss
Grade III: Absence of the external ear with a small peanut vestige structure and an absence of the external ear canal and eardrum
Grade IV: Absence of the total ear or anotia.
Treatment
Grade III is most common, and can be corrected by surgery. Typically, testing is first done to determine if the inner ear is intact and hearing is normal. If hearing is normal, the next step (if a canal is not visible externally) will be to determine if a canal exists, by CT scan. For younger patients, this is done under sedation. Age when outer ear surgery can be attempted depends on the technique chosen. The However the vast majority of surgeons, including the world experts in ear reconstruction recommend waiting until a later age, such as 8-10 when the ear is full adult size.
There are plentiful advantages of traveling to India for microtia treatment & some of them are:
» India has internationally accredited medical facilities using the latest technologies.
» Highly qualified Physicians/Surgeons and hospital support staff.
» Significant cost savings compared to domestic private healthcare. Medical treatment costs in India are lower by at least 60-80% when compared to similar procedures in North America and the UK.
» No Wait Lists
» Fluent English speaking staff
» Options for private room, translator, private chef, dedicated staff during your stay and many other tailor-made services.
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