The Association of Accessory Auricular Tissue With Solid Organ Abnormalities and Its Effect on Auditory and Vestibular Function

Background: Accessory auricular tissue is a common congenital anomaly ranging from an accessory skin appendage to a separate pinna. The association between auditory or vestibular dysfunction and accessory auricular tissue is debated, and little is known about related solid organ abnormalities. We examine the prevalence of accessory auricular tissue, its association between solid organ abnormalities and auditory/vestibular dysfunction, and its management. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed using the 2000 to 2012 HCUP kids' inpatient database. Live newborns with a diagnosis of accessory auricle were included. Results: Of the 19,638,453 births recorded between 2000 and 2012, 0.13% had accessory auricular tissue (n = 25,802); 11.8% underwent excision or destruction of the tissue during birth admission. Newborns with this diagnosis were more likely to receive auditory and vestibular testing (5% vs 4.2%, P
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research