Ask the Mayo Mom episode on congenital ear anomalies
Congenital ear anomalies or malformations are birth defects that affect the shape and position of the ear. Common anomalies include microtia, or small ears; prominent ears; or a missing ear. These malformations are not only cosmetic but also they can affect the function of the ear. Otoplasty (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/otoplasty/about/pac-20394822?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=other&cauid=100721) is a surgical procedure to change the shape, position or size of the ears. This edition of the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast features an #AsktheMayoMom (https://twitter.com/drangelamattke?lang=en) episode hosted by Dr. Angela Mattke (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/mattke-angela-c-m-d/bio-20055584?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=other&cauid=100721), a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=other&cauid=100721). Joining Dr. Mattke to discuss congenital ear anomalies is Dr. Waleed Gibreel (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/gibreel-waleed-m-b-b-s/bio-20505921?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=other&cauid=100721), a Mayo Clinic craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgeon.
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Show Notes
Congenital ear anomalies or malformations are birth defects that affect the shape and position of the ear. Common anomalies include microtia, or small ears; prominent ears; or a missing ear. These malformations are not only cosmetic but also they can affect the function of the ear. Otoplasty is a surgical procedure to change the shape, position or size of the ears.
This edition of the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast features an #AsktheMayoMom episode hosted by Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. Joining Dr. Mattke to discuss congenital ear anomalies is Dr. Waleed Gibreel, a Mayo Clinic craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgeon.
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