For ordinary children, childhood is happy and carefree;But for children with microtia, childhood is silent and heavy. Especially for children who are about to enter school, the trouble caused by microtia is difficult for even parents to understand.
Xiao He's mother burst into tears when she told about Xiao He's troubles with microtia when she went to school, and she recalled that her child had long hair in her ears when she was in first grade, and there were always classmates who coaxed her when she went to the toilet between classes: This is the men's toilet, you should go to the women's toilet. Later, Xiao He always went to the toilet during class hours, and even held it until he came home from school.
For families with microtia, many parents want their children to have surgery as soon as possible. However, there is an age limit for surgery. Generally speaking, the best age for ear reconstruction surgery is generally around 8-14 years old, with a height of more than 120cm and a bust circumference of more than 60cm. There are three reasons for choosing this age group:
In terms of the physiological reasons for ear development, children at this age have basically developed and stereotyped their ears in terms of size and structural contours, which are almost the same as those of **. Therefore, ear reconstruction surgery at this age can ensure that the reconstructed ear remains basically the same as the ear on the unaffected side.
In terms of the degree of development of the costal cartilage, the costal cartilage of children at this age is relatively mature, the elasticity is particularly good, it is easy to carve the ear bracket, and the amount of costal cartilage can also support the ear reconstruction surgery.
In terms of psychological impact on children, children at this age are also in the mature period of psychological changes, and the sooner they complete ear reconstruction, the smaller the psychological impact on children.
Therefore, instead of being anxious while waiting for surgery, parents should carefully counsel their children's psychological problems, face them positively and optimistically, and wait for the best time for surgery.
So, what about microtia?Are the ears made the same as good ears?
At present, the best way is ear reconstruction. Among them, the direct burial method and the dilatation method are the mainstream ear reconstruction surgery methods, each with its own advantages. I have been working with the ear for 30 years, and my team has made many innovations in terms of operation duration, costal cartilage carving, anesthesia awakening, etc., the ear creation process is less traumatic and shorter, the ear creation effect is more realistic and realistic, and the reconstructed ear has a feeling, a temperature, pain and itching, and cold and warmth.
The doctor's responsibility is not only to see the doctor, but also to give the child less guilt, and to return confidence and smile to the child. Build a pair of ears for your child and fulfill a dream for your family.