google_counter
Ear Deformities - Best Hospitals, Doctors, Prices - Booking Health

Treatment of Ear Deformities

Ear deformities | Information about hospitals and doctors | Rankings | Clinics | Prices | Send request to the hospital

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 University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
As a member of the Swiss Leading Hospitals, the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur ranges amongst the leading medical facilities in Switzerland. With more than 100 accredited doctors of various specialties, the Lindberg Hospital offers a broad range of medical services. Focal areas of the Hospital are orthopedics inc
Medical tourism or a trip to another country to relax and solve some health problems, at the same time, enjoys great popularity now. The tourists of this type especially like Switzerland, because it offers a very high level of both rest and medical treatment. Clinique Generale has been servicing the residents of Fribourg for ove
The Vivantes Am Urban Hospital is an academic clinic at the Charité University Hospital. Many departments of the hospital are recognized for their outstanding medical and patient care services. The hospital also includes the Breast Center, the Tumor Center with the specialization "Gastrointestinal oncology" and
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin.  There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
The Merian Iselin Clinic Basel is a leading Swiss medical center with outstanding quality of medical care. The key areas of specialization of the clinic are orthopedics and surgery. The work of the specialists in the field of urology and sports medicine (accreditation as the Swiss Olympic Medical Center) is also particularly suc
Leech Clinic Graz
Leech Clinic Graz
Overall rating9.2 / 10
Leech Clinic is a surgical clinic and a member of SANLAS Holding GmbH. “We are the Good Mood Clinic” is the slogan of the clinic, so our patients get specialist care and treatment all the way from a to Z in a friendly atmosphere.
ISAR Hospital Munich
ISAR Hospital Munich
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The ISAR Hospital Munich first opened its doors to patients in March 2008 and took a leading position among the top medical facilities in the city of Munich in a short time. The hospital embodies a progressive concept of international medical care: diagnostics and treatment are carried out using the latest medical advances, whil
MCLINIC Munich
MCLINIC Munich
Overall rating9 / 10
MCLINIC Munich is an excellent medical facility with modern infrastructure, high-tech equipment, and highly qualified doctors. The clinic first opened its doors to patients in 2016 and has since taken leading positions in its areas of specialization in the European medical arena. The clinic operates the following four specialize
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Munich West ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The medical complex has all the necessary resources to provide patients with excellent medical services – highly qualified doctors with long clinical experience, advanced medical technologies and h
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Schoen Clinic Duesseldorf is one of the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia and is also one of the best Spinal Surgery Centers in Germany. The Schoen Clinic Duesseldorf is recognized as a leading medical facility that provides high-quality medical care with an emphasis
The Shamir Medical Center Be'er Ya'akov was founded more than 60 years ago and has been successfully carrying out clinical activities since then. The medical facility is the main hospital in the Shfela region and the fourth largest medical complex in the country. It provides a wide range of services in various fields of
The Okan University Hospital Istanbul is a famous multidisciplinary medical complex in Turkey, leading its successful clinical practice on the basis of the university with the same name. The hospital began its work in 2016 and during this short time won the primacy in the national medical arena. The hospital was built according
| from Booking Health GmbH

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.