Contemporary solutions for patients with microtia and congenital aural atresia – Hong Kong experience

Abstract

Managing microtia patients is always a challenge. Multidisciplinary approach, good family support, well established doctor–patient relationship and well organised patient-support groups are the essential elements for success. With the advancement of implantable hearing devices, more options will be available for the microtia patients. Otologists play a leading role in the whole management process. They not only provide proper guidance to the patients in choosing the correct path of the treatment, but also play a key role in organising and maintaining a cost-effective multidisciplinary rehabilitation team for the microtia patients.

Keywords

• Microtia
• Congenital aural atresia
• Implantable hearing aids
• Bone conduction