MCQ – 87355

Complete reconstruction of this defect is best done at?

A.	At birth
B.	5-7 years of age
C.	Puberty
D.	Adulthood

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Correct Answer � B Explanation

Ans.B. 5-7 years of age 

Microtia :

• Small pinna, is a Congenital disorder of external ear.
• Treatment –  Pinnaplasty.

Pinnaplasty:

• Done by Rib/ costal cartilage.
• Rib cartilage develops by 4-5 years of age, hence Pinnaplasty is done at 5-7 years of age.