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MikroTik gear: any recommendations? in Health ·
So, here’s the deal: microtia is a condition that really needs surgical intervention. There are basically two main techniques out there, though the tricky part about these kinds of procedures is that they usually happen in several stages. You have the Brentwood method—which is pretty standard over in the USA—that involves four separate stages. However, these days, the Nagata technique is becoming much more common, and it only requires two stages.
Right now, if you're looking for the top surgeons in this field, you'd look toward experts like Professor Siegert and Dr. Magritz in Germany.

When it comes to reconstruction, some doctors use rib cartilage, while others opt for synthetic materials like Medpor. That said, studies have shown that using Medpor can lead to higher rates of rejection and infection—so, naturally, most surgeons prefer using actual cartilage. Generally speaking, kids shouldn't undergo the surgery until they're at least 10 or 11 years old.

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