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Treatment of Ear Deformities

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Best hospitals and doctors for ear deformities treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for ear deformities
1190
Plastic correction of ear deformities
5798.38
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland. The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include c
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The Hospital Oberberg Waldbrol is a progressive medical facility with a priority focus on effective treatment and high-quality patient care. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Bonn, which guarantees direct access to medical innovations. The medical staff of the hospital applies an individual ap
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The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin began its work in 1970 and, during this time, has gained an excellent reputation not only in Germany but also in the international medical arena. The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, which is one of the best medical centers in Europe an
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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The Asklepios Municipal Hospital Bad Wildungen positions itself as a modern medical facility, which is focused on the provision of high-quality medical services using state-of-the-art medical technologies and advanced treatment methods. The hospital pays great attention to an individual approach to each patient, which is the bas
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The TravelMEDI Clinic Istanbul is a progressive highly specialized medical facility with a focus on hair transplantation. This is one of the best clinics in Turkey and internationally. The clinic is oriented on foreign patients and is the only medical center in Turkey with the MTQUA (Medical Travel Quality Alliance) certificate
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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The Rabin Medical Center Petah Tikva has the status of one of the largest and reputable multidisciplinary Israeli hospitals. Since its establishment, the center has proven itself as the founder of new standards in medical care and has become a leader in the use of innovative medical technologies at the international level. It su
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The Hisar Intercontinental Hospital Istanbul is a private multidisciplinary medical facility, which provides top-class diagnostics and treatment in the most comfortable conditions for each patient. The hospital was founded in 2006 and today can be proud of an excellent medical and technical base, excellent professional staff, au
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The Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan is the largest and leading Israeli hospital, which has also won wide recognition in the international medical arena. The hospital was founded in 1948 and today it is proud of its long and extremely successful clinical experience. The medical facility has 159 specialized departments, outpatient
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The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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About the disease

According to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, approximately 6 to 45% of all babies are born with some kind of ear deformity. In most cases, these deformities become less apparent as the child grows. However, some ear deformities can cause hearing difficulties as well as the obvious cosmetic inconvenience.

Ear deformities can be the result of the position the fetus adopted in utero. As the newborn baby grows, the ear is likely to unfold on its own and look normal by the time the child is a few weeks or months old. However, if this does not happen, there are surgical procedures that can correct the shape of the ear.

Normally, the ear is shaped pretty much like the letter C. There are several types of ear deformities, some of which only affect the outer structure and not the ability to hear. The most common type of ear deformity is protrusion of the ears. This condition is also known as prominent ears and can be seen most commonly in little children. Protrusion is considered to be a deformity if the distance of the helix (upper cartilage) is more than 2 cm from the side of the head.

Another type of ear deformity is constriction of the ears, where the ears are folded over or wrinkled. This condition is also known as lop ear. If part of the ear is hidden beneath the skin at the side of the head, this condition is known as cryptopia.

Although most ear deformities are hereditary, trauma or genetic mutation can also cause these conditions. Sometimes, ear deformities can also indicate certain medical conditions, such as Goldenhar syndrome.

Symptoms

  • Ear looks different to the normal “C” shape
  • Deformity does not resolve itself as the child grows

Diagnosis

  • Usually, a general examination is enough to diagnose an ear deformity. The otolaryngologist will examine the ear to determine the extent of the deformity.
  • The doctor will also inquire about the patient’s family history, to establish whether the condition runs in the family. The mother’s experience during pregnancy is also likely to be discussed and whether there were any complications during childbirth.
  • The patient’s ears will be tested with an audiogram, to find out if the deformity has had a detrimental effect on their hearing.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as ear molding, can be performed within days or weeks of the baby’s birth. At this stage, the baby’s ears are still very soft and can be molded easily.
  • Plastic correctional surgery may be performed later, if the ear molding was unsuccessful. Most children need to be at least 5 years old before this surgery can be performed.
  • Sometimes, a skin graft is used to correct the shape of the ear.