AI Article Synopsis
- - Reconstruction for microtia significantly reduces psychosocial issues for patients, highlighting its importance for mental health and well-being.
- - At a major medical center, only about 50% of patients with microtia were seen by a reconstructive craniofacial surgeon at any stage.
- - There is concern that patients who are monitored early for hearing problems are not being referred promptly for reconstructive surgery.
Article Abstract
Reconstruction for microtia decreased psychosocial morbidity; timely referral for surgery is crucial. We evaluated specialist referrals for microtia at a major academic medical center. Only one-half of patients were evaluated at any point by a reconstructive craniofacial surgeon. Patients followed early for audiologic concerns may not be receiving timely referred for reconstruction.
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