Please click on the links below to learn about different aspects of ear abnormalities and corrective surgery.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
  1. Embryology
  2. Concomitantly Developing Organ Systems
  3. Etiology
  4. Incidence
  5. Evaluation of Suspectable Organ Systems
  6. Facial Analysis
  7. Anatomy
  8. Evaluation
  9. Most Common Anomalies
  10. Gradation of Deformities
  11. Common Abnormalities (Dysmorphic auricle)
  12. Common Abnormalities Dysplastic Ears: Microtia
  13. Dysmorphic Ears
  14. Ear Molding
  15. Conchal Excision Suture Setback
  16. Otoplasty
  17. Conchal Excision Suture Setback (images)
  18. Suture Setback (images)
  19. Dysplastic Ears (images)
  20. Microtia
  21. Timing of Reconstruction
  22. Microtia Reconstruction
  23. Templates for Configuration of Framework
  24. Harvesting Rib Grafts
  25. Cartilage Framework
  26. Framework
  27. Creation of Subdermal Pocket
  28. Insertion of Drain
  29. Transposition of Lobule
  30. Conchal Excavation and Creation of Tragus
  31. Creation of Tragus
  32. Elevation of Framework
  33. Medpor Implant
  34. Identification of Vascularity
  35. Sculpturing of Implant
  36. Post Auricular Skin Graft
  37. Abdomenal Skin Graft
  38. Skin Graft from Abdomen
  39. Medpor Implant
  40. Temporoparietal Fascial Flap
  41. TPFF Coverage
  42. Placement of Skin Graft
  43. Skin Graft with Drains
  44. Medpor Implant
  45. Complications
For more information, feel free to read these additional articles on ear surgery:
  
Evaluation and Treatment of the Deformed and Malformed Auricle
(with John M. Graham Jr., M.D. Sc.D.)

  
Injuries of the Pinna
  
Syndromic Ear Anomalies and Renal Ultrasounds
  
  
  
Dr. Robert O. Ruder has contributed to a number of books.
  
  
 
The Institute of Ear Reconstruction in Beverly Hills, California focuses on the latest, cutting-edge techniques in ear reconstructive surgery. The Institute specializes in the patients dealing with microtia or dysplastic ear conditions and has pioneered many ways to correct these severe abnormalities. From the toughest cases, to correcting more minor conditions or making cosmetic enhancements, the Institute can be relied on to provide the best treatment in the world.
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