Question
Complete reconstruction of this defect is best done at?
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At birth |
| B. |
5-7 years of age |
| C. |
Puberty |
| D. |
Adulthood |
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Correct Answer � B Explanation |
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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.