Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Microtia / Aural Atresia

Who to Contact

Atresia / Microtia Support Group
72 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-761-5438

This is an international not-for-profit self-help organization dedicated to providing information and support to individuals affected by congenital ear anomalies such as aural atresia, microtia, and craniofacial microsomia. In affected infants and children, abnormally small, underdeveloped (hypoplastic), and/or malformed (dysplastic) ears (pinnae) with blind ending or absent external ear canals (microtia) may result in hearing impairment (conductive hearing loss). The organization offers networking services, conducts conferences that feature leading plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists, and offers regular support group meetings in the New York City area.

Where to Go Chat with Others

Atresia Microtia
This community is intended as a forum for people with, and parents of children with Aural Atresia and/or Microtia. Topics include, but are not limited to Rib graft cosmetic reconstruction Polyethelyne implant cosmetic reconstruction Middle ear functional reconstrucion Hearing aids Bone Conduction Hearing Aids BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aids)

Microtia and Aural Atresia Web Forum

Learn More About It

Congenital Atresia and Microtia of the Ear
From the Ear Surgery Information Center

What is Microtia?
From the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Microtia and Aural Atresia
From the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Microtia and Ear Deformities

Aural Atresia
From eMedicine

Links

Microtia and Aural Atresia Web Page

Aural Atresia Information Page