Microtia and Aural Atresia
In line with our mission to aid children with ear and hearing deficits, the Ear and Hearing Center at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati has developed a program in which children born without a normal external ear (microtia) or ear canal (aural atresia) can undergo surgical reconstruction using either autologous grafts or bone-anchored prosthetic ears.
Using state-of-the-art techniques, children with these congenital abnormalities can benefit from restoration of functional hearing as well as an improved quality of life from improved appearance, self-esteem and social interaction. Within the first year of this program more than 6 children have begun the extensive ear and hearing reconstructive process and are in various stages progress.
