Microtia and Atresia - Combined Approach by Plastic and Otologic Surgery

Remarkable progress in the development of new concepts and techniques used in reconstructive surgery of microtia/atresia of the external auditory canal (EAC) has been made since the beginning of the 21st century. Helical computed tomography has made a three-dimensional reconstruction of the soft tissue of the temporal bone surface and the cranium possible, and has laid the groundwork for a collaboration between plastic surgeons and otologists. This book presents the latest findings on reconstructive surgery performed jointly by plastic surgeons and otologists. Based on this concept, information on diagnosis, surgical procedures, outcomes, long-term results and psychology is discussed. Collaborative surgery offers advantages not only in terms of a better reconstruction of morphology and function, but also in terms of the lower number of surgical procedures required which reduces the psychological pressure and economic burden on patients. This publication is a valuable reference not only for plastic surgery and otolaryngology departments, but also for speech therapists, school teachers and patients' families. It can also serve as a clinical textbook for those involved in the surgical and audiological treatment of the microtia/atresia of the EAC within a clinical setting.

Auteur
Randolph wurde am 3.9.1957 in Chemnitz (Sachsen) geboren. Der diplomierte Philosoph absolvierte eine Vielzahl Fernstudien und Kurse: "Kommunikationstheorie nach Rogers/Rosenberg", "Sterbebegleitung", "Spiegeltherapie" u.v.m. Heute ist er neben seinen freiberuflichen Aktivitäten als Coach im Bereich Stress- und Erfolgsmanagement vor allem schriftstellerisch tätig.

Contenu

Introduction: Kaga, K.; Asato, H.; Etiology and Gene Mutation; Abstract; Etiology and Genes: Matsunga, T.; Diagnosis; Abstract; Classification of Shapes (Auricle/External Auditory Canal) Suzuki, Y.; Imaging Diagnosis: Takegoshi, H.; Audiometry: Kaga, K.; Bone-Conduction Auditory Brainstem Response and Bone-Conduction Auditory Steady-State Response: Sakata, H.; Development of the Auricle and External Auditory Canal: Ozeki, H.; Development of Rib Cartilage: Oki, M., Asato, H.; Deciding on the Position for Auricular Reconstruction: Umekawa, K.; Anomalies of the Auditory Ossicles: Ishimoto, S.; Follow-Up of Psychological Changes in Patients Prior to Surgery: Kaga, K.; Otitis Media and Subcutaneous Abscess while Awaiting Surgery: Sakata, H.; Deciding on the Timing and Method of Surgery: Watanabe, M.; Asato, H.; Surgical Methods; Abstract; Reconstruction of the Auricle with Autogenous Rib Cartilage Grafts: Kaji, N.; Asato, H.; Joint Surgery for Elevation of the Auricle and Construction of the EAC.; 1. Design of Auricle Elevation in a Joint Surgery: Imanishi, M.; Asato, H.; Joint Surgery for Elevation of the Auricle and Construction of the EAC.; 2. Construction of the External Auditory Canal/Middle Ear: Kaga, K.; Elevation of the Auricle without Canal/Tympanoplasty: Fukuda, N.; Fukayama, Y.; Complications; Abstract; Postoperative Infection of the External Auditory Canal: Shinjo, Y.; Skin Necrosis: Tamura, R.; Mizuguchi, K.; Asato, H.; Facial Nerve Palsy: Ushio, M.; Kaga, K.; Chest Wall Deformity at the Site of Costal Cartilage Harvesting: Nomua, H.; Management of Postoperative Wounds; Abstract; Management of the Auricle: Kurabayashi, T.; Postoperative Management of the Reconstructed External Auditory Canal: Kaga, K.; Hair Removal: Watanabe, T.; Onomura, M.; Asato, H.; Postoperative Hearing; Abstract; Effect of Lateralization of the Reconstructed Eardrum on Postoperative Hearing: Kaga, K.; * Temporal Bone Computed Tomography of Patients with Poor Postoperative Hearing Improvement after Surgery for Atresia of the External Auditory Canal: Hayashi, Y.; Kaga, K.; Author Index/Subject Index.