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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
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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Liv Hospital Istanbul
Liv Hospital Istanbul
Overall rating8.9 / 10
The Liv Hospital Istanbul is one of the leading multidisciplinary medical facilities in Turkey, where the patient is provided with the highest quality medical service, a responsive care and a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The hospital was founded in 2013 and soon received one of the most prestigious international quality certif
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating7.8 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfac
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The Hirslanden Clinic Meggen is a modern multidisciplinary medical facility in Switzerland, where the patient receives top-class medical care according to his individual needs and wishes. Since 2014, the clinic has been part of the prestigious Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has an excellent reputation in Switzerland an
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The Klinik am Rhein Duesseldorf was founded in 2003 and during this short time has gained the status of one of the best medical facilities in Germany in the area of its specialization. The clinic provides top-class medical services in all fields of plastic and aesthetic surgery. The key focus is on operations, such as breast aug
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The Dr. Cagri Sade Plastic Surgery Center Istanbul is a progressive highly specialized clinic, which performs top-class plastic surgical interventions and conservative cosmetic procedures, the success of which is known not only in Turkey, but also in many foreign countries. The surgical procedures are performed by a leading plas
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The SALUSS Hair Transplantation Clinic Antalya is one of the leading providers of high-quality services in the beauty industry in Turkey. The clinic's specialization covers hair transplantation using innovative FUE and DHI technologies, plastic surgery and dentistry. The medical complex has been successfully operating for mo
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The specialization of the Wish Clinic & Beauty Istanbul includes such medical fields as plastic surgery, liposuction, hair transplantation, as well as aesthetic medicine services. The clinic has been continuously operating for over 10 years. Due to the long experience of the specialists, who attend regular advanced training
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Rami Hospital Istanbul
Rami Hospital Istanbul
Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Rami Hospital Istanbul has the status of one of the best and most progressive medical facilities in Turkey. The foundation of the hospital dates back to 1998, but originally it was named the Bayrampasa Private Hospital. Over time, the medical facility has gone through extensive restoration works. It was also equipped with st
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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Luisenhospital Aachen
Luisenhospital Aachen
Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Luisenhospital Aachen is a modern health facility that offers top-class European-standard service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of RWTH Aachen University, which provides patients with access to innovations in diagnosis and treatment. The hospital first opened its doors to patients in 1967 and has been carrying
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The International Neuroscience Institute Hannover is an advanced highly specialized hospital that provides patients with the diagnostics of diseases of the nervous system and further required treatment. The key areas of competence of the medical facility include neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology. In addition, the hospit
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
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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.