Objective Implantable hearing devices represent a modern and innovative solution for
hearing restoration. Over the years, these high-tech devices have increasingly evolved but …

The mammalian ear is made up of three parts (the outer, middle, and inner ear), which work
together to transmit sound waves into neuronal signals perceived by our auditory cortex as …

Microtia is a congenital deformity of the ear with an incidence of about 0.8–4.2 per 10,000
births. Total auricular reconstruction is the preferred treatment of microtia at present, and one …

As one of the common birth defects worldwide, nonsyndromic microtia is a complex disease
that results from interactions between environmental and genetic factors. However, the …

Objectives To present recommendations for the coordinated evaluation and management of
the hearing and reconstructive needs of patients with microtia and aural atresia. Methods A …

Congenital aural atresia is an ear malformation evident at birth, involving various degrees of
failed external ear canal development. A true external ear canal is desirable, as devices that …

Considerable progress has been made in saving the lives of children younger than 5 years.
Nevertheless, these advances have failed to help all children thrive, particularly children …

Biomaterials play an integral role in treatment of external auditory canal (EAC) diseases.
Regarding the special anatomic structure and physiological characteristics of EAC, careful …

Background: There is no report on the relationship between congenital malformation of the
outer ear and hearing, which makes it possible to predict the hearing level just based on …

Objective: Microtia is a medically complex condition, with the option of surgery to address
hearing and reconstruct the ear. The current study explored adults' experiences of microtia …