Microtia

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What is Microtia?

Around the world, 1 in every 10,000 babies is born without developing the auricle. This condition, which is called “MICROTIA” in the medical literature, is a congenital developmental anomaly that affects the ear canal and middle ear structures as well as the auricle. Read more >>>

WHAT CAUSES MICROTIA?

WHAT CAUSES MICROTIA?

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MICROTIA?

In the light of the information obtained from the researches on the formation mechanism, even if it is believed that this situation occurs due to the insufficiency of the Stapedial Artery, which is the main vessel that provides blood circulation, the factors affecting this vessel have not yet been clarified. Read More >>>

MICROTIA TREATMENT OPTIONS

MICROTIA TREATMENT OPTIONS

The methods used to make a new auricle in children born without the development of the auricle are divided into two groups as "ALLOPLASTIC" methods using artificial materials and "AUTOGENIC" methods that make ears with the patient's own tissues. Read More >>>

WHY DONT I PREFERE ARTIFICIAL SOLUTIONS ?
Why artificial solutions should not be preferred in the treatment of microtia.

As a doctor and father, throughout my professional life, I always asked the question, "WOULD I PERFORM THIS SURGERY IF THE PATIENT WAS MY OWN CHILD?" when making decisions about the surgeries that I will perform on my pediatric patients. Because of my belief in this moral value, I always refrained from applying new methods on my patients that have not been proven to be safe and effective in clinical studies. When I consider the methods available today for auricular reconstruction from the same point of view, I decided not to use the auricular implants made from polypropylene, which is a petroleum-derived substance and for which serious side effects have been reported in unbiased clinical studies.

Although as scientists we are continuing our studies to construct an auricle by producing an "artificial cartilage" from stem cells in order to create an alternative for ear construction other than these artificial materials that do not adjust with the human body, the results of ear constructions performed by transplanting cartilage models produced in the laboratory in the form of ears into the human body are unfortunately also not at the desired level yet.

TODAY, THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION TO REPLACE AN AURICLE CONSTRUCTED WITH A PERSON'S OWN TISSUES, YET.

To find answers to your questions on this subject, please carefully examine the special information in the link that reflects the results of international scientific studies and the comparative table comparing natural cartilage and artificial implant methods.

Microtia Happy Patients

They Are "HAPPY" Children Now

Each of the children who come to our clinic from different parts of our country and the world for the treatment of microtia is unique and different. I chat with them and ask them what they want to be in the future and their dreams. Each of them has a different answer, different dreams. When I look into the eyes of those children as I bid them farewell to their new lives after ear production, I see the same thing every time: a great happiness and a completed self-confidence. I know that they are now ready for life, to write their own stories, to walk their own path, and I have great hope that they will make the world a better place. Yes, I believe with all my heart that they can achieve this because I know that being born with small ears does not prevent being a “big person”.

OUR RESULTS

Microtia Treatment in Turkey

"TURK EAR"

Dr. Mutaf has been world-wide recognized as the leading microtia surgeon utilizing the child's own natural cartigale. Due to the quality of our results. Families from all around the globe bring their children our clinic for auricular reconstruction. Dr. Mutaf's orginal 2-staged autologous technique called "TURK EAR" set a new golden standard in auricular reconstruction.

RESPECT TO MASTERS

I OWE A LOT TO THE LEGENDARY MASTERS DR. SATORU NAGATA AND DR. FRANCOISE FIRMIN. THEY INSPIRED ME TO DEVELOP MY OWE EAR RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE. WITHOUT THEIR WORKS, NEITHER I, NOR OTHER COLLEAGUES WOULD HAVE ACHIEVED THESE RESULTS. THEREFORE, I WANTED PEOPLE WHO ARE READING THIS WEBSITE TO GET TO KNOW THESE TWO AMAZING PIONEERS. UNFORTUNATELY, WE LOST MASTER NAGATA IN 2022. I BOW RESPECTFULLY IN FRONT OF HIS MEMORY. DR. FIRMIN MASTER, ON THE OTHER HAND, RETIRED AT THE END OF A WONDERFUL CAREER. I WISH HER A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND LONG LIFE.

MAKING A TREATMENT PLAN AFTER EXAMINATION AND CLINICAL EVALUATION
During the FIRST EXAMINATION, the type of microtia and any accompanying additional anomalies are determined. In addition, the physical and psychological development of the child is evaluated. Families are informed about treatment alternatives by answering their questions. It is important that you get answers to all the questions that come to your mind during this interview. If the patient is over 5 years old, after the examination and photographic imaging, he is directed to the hospital and ear and chest tomography are taken. By evaluating the tomographies, it is decided whether the patient is ready for ear production. The result is reported to the family and an appointment for surgery is made at the request of the family in patients who are suitable for surgery.
VIDEO CONSULTATION
For our patients who have problems in coming to an examination or interview because they live in distant cities or abroad, we are able to evaluate patients and answer your questions about treatment options through live connections provided through communication applications such as SKYPE or ZOOM, using the technological opportunities offered to us today. You can contact us on our communication line at 0533 711 1885 during working hours to book a paid online CONSULTATION appointment.