The Microtia and Atresia Program at Texas Children’s Hospital has been caring for children with deformities of the inner and outer ear since 2008. In addition to best-in-class repair and reconstruction services, we offer a multidisciplinary team approach where we work closely with patients and their families to create personalized, comprehensive treatment plans.
A team of surgeons, audiologists, therapists and patient care coordinators provide the following diagnostic and assessment services:
Medical evaluation of patients with microtia and aural atresia
Behavioral audiograms
Natural sleep and sedated auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests
Hearing aid consultations
Fitting and programming of bone conduction devices and conventional hearing aids
Consultations with other medical and surgical specialties as needed
Onsite radiology and laboratory services
Discussion of an individualized plan of care for each patient
Dedicated coordinator to facilitate follow-up tests and appointments
Our otolaryngologists (ENTs) and plastic surgeons work hand-in-hand to provide highly specialized surgical solutions for microtia patients, including:
Microtia reconstruction
Aural atresia repair
Bone conduction device implantation
Otoplasty for protruding ears and other deformities
