Early Familial Experiences With Microtia: Psychosocial Implications for Pediatric Providers.

This study focuses on early experiences of families with a child with microtia to better inform their ongoing care by pediatric providers. Parents and children (n = 62; mean age of 6.9 ± 3.

Teasing in younger and older children with microtia before and after ear reconstruction.

This study prospectively measured teasing and emotional adjustment before and after ear reconstruction in younger and older children with microtia. Participants with isolated microtia (n = 28) were divided into two groups by age at surgery, with a younger group aged 3-5 years (n = 13) with a mean age of 4.0 (0.

Pre and post-operative psychological functioning in younger and older children with microtia.

Objectives: Microtia ranges from a smaller ear to the absence of the external ear and has been associated with psychosocial distress. Traditional ear reconstruction takes place beginning at age six. Use of an alloplastic implant allows for earlier surgery starting at age three, which may reduce potential negative psychological effects.