Reconstructive Techniques in Pediatric Congenital Microtia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Hugh Andrew Jinwook KimAmirpouyan NamavarianUrooj KhanBen LevyHedyeh ZiaiBen TaleiAndres M Gantous

Published in: Facial plastic surgery : FPS (2024)

Microtia reconstruction using autografts and allografts had similar satisfaction and complication rates. Allografts were preferred for younger patients and concurrent hearing restoration. Further large-scale studies are required to evaluate the long-term efficacy of these reconstructive techniques.

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