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Take Home Messages

 Microtia has potential impact on

hearing and speech development,

psychosocial development and

appearance.

 There are various means of

reconstruction, with autologous

reconstruction using costal cartilage

and alloplastic reconstruction using

Medpor implant being the most

common methods.

 Patient counselling is essential in

arriving at the most suitable option

for individual patient.

 Long term follow-up is necessary in

monitoring surgical outcomes.