Health Condition 1: Q172- Microtia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
AIIMS New Delhi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All cases of unilateral microtia undergoing auricular reconstruction aged more than 6 years. 2. Any gender. 3. Individuals giving consent to participate in the study Willing to give written informed consent. 4. Chest circumference of atleast 60 cm at the level of xiphoid process.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient who is not willing to participate in the study. 2. Patient who is unfit for surgery under general anaesthesia. 3. Patients with low hairline microtia. 4. Patients with less than 6 years of age. 5. Patients who have undergone previous ear surgery. 6. Patients with severe facial abnormalities. 7. Patient with chest wall abnormalities. 8. Patient for whom computed tomography is contraindicated.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To look for anatomical variations in Superficial Temporal artery and Posterior Auricular artery by measuring their diameter and branching patternsTimepoint: CT Angiography will be done before these patients undergo surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To examine the post operative surgical outcomes of auricular reconstruction surgery in cases of unilateral microtia based on their vascular anatomy.Timepoint: During follow up of patients in the post operative period | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactStavan Jariwala
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Outcome results
None listed