High-resolution computed tomography evaluation of congenital aural atresia - how useful is this?

CONCLUSION: Microtia grade was not significantly associated with mean hearing levels or other ear malformations, except for external auditory canal and facial nerve (mastoid segment) anomalies. High-resolution computed tomography is essential in congenital aural atresia, before management strategy is decided.
PMID: 32686623 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology - July 22, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: J Laryngol Otol Source Type: research