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What is done during the first operation of an otoplasty to correct microtia?
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In the first operation, a piece of cartilage is removed from the child's rib cage on the side opposite the affected ear, so that the surgeon can use the natural curve of the cartilage in fashioning the new ear.
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What is accomplished during the second and third otoplasty procedures to correct microtia?
The second and third operations are done to shape the ear lobe and to raise the new ear into its final position.
What template does the surgeon work from in shaping the cartilage during an otoplasty to correct microtia?
The surgeon works from a template derived from photographs and computer models when he or she carves the cartilage into the desired shape.
The birth defect microtia has been associated with what drug taken by the mother during pregnancy?
Microtia has been associated with certain medications taken during pregnancy--particularly anticonvulsants, which are drugs given to treat epilepsy, and isotretinoin, a drug prescribed for severe acne.
What may result from overcorrection during an otoplasty procedure?
Distortion of the shape of the ear caused by overcorrection of deformed features.
How can the risk of hematoma be reduced during otoplasty?
Careful drying of the ear at the end of the procedure and application of a pressure bandage can reduce the risk of a hematoma.
Where does the surgeon make his first incision during an otoplasty?
After the patient has been anesthetized, the surgeon makes an incision behind the ear in the fold of skin where the ear meets the head.
How many soldiers were injured during Operation Barbarossa?
3,542,837 Soldiers were wounded during Operation Barbarossa.
What anesthesia is required during otoplastic surgery?
Otoplasty in children is performed under general anesthesia; in adults, it may be done under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
What damage can occur due to hematoma during otoplasty?
In the case of the ear, a hematoma can damage the results of plastic surgery because it creates tension and pressure that distort the final shape of the ear.
What happens during a bypass operation?
during a bypass operation there will be a secondery pipe that pushes the blood that is stopped by clots in the veins
How is the skin fitted to the new cartilage framework created during an otoplasty?
The cartilage is then carefully positioned under the skin on the side of the face. The skin will shape itself to fit the cartilage framework of the new ear.
What happened during Operation Bribie?
During Operation Bribie the Viet Cong attacked a south Vietnamese Regional Force compound. The operation took place on February 17 and 18, 1967.
