Doctors reconstruct boy’s ear using rib cartilage in single-stage surgery
Surgeons at Meenakshi Mission Hospital have successfully performed a single-stage ear reconstruction on a 16-year-old boy born with microtia. By using the patient's own rib cartilage, the team achieved a natural-looking result with improved recovery times compared to traditional multi-stage procedures.
Why it matters
This medical advancement demonstrates the efficacy of single-stage reconstructive surgery in improving patient quality of life and reducing surgical trauma.
Doctors of Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre have reconstructed a 16-year-old boy’s ear using rib cartilage in single-stage surgery.
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