J M Hempel1, D Knöbl, A Berghaus, T Braun. 1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde, Klinikum der Universität München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Microtia is associated with increased psychosocial morbidity. The literature contains three purely retrospective studies using validated tools. These studies show that auricular reconstruction leads to a significant improvement in health-related quality of life in affected children and adults. METHODS: In a prospective approach, the authors assessed 21 consecutive microtia patients (return rate 81 %; 7 children and 10 adults) before and after auricular reconstruction with porous polyethylene using the following validated questionnaires: Glasgow Health Status Inventory (GHSI), Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36), Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CEQ) and Kidscreen-52. RESULTS: An improved health-related quality of life was detected with all applied instruments. CONCLUSION: A subjective benefit of auricular reconstruction with porous polyethylene can be shown using prospective, as well retrospective tools.
BACKGROUND:Microtia is associated with increased psychosocial morbidity. The literature contains three purely retrospective studies using validated tools. These studies show that auricular reconstruction leads to a significant improvement in health-related quality of life in affected children and adults. METHODS: In a prospective approach, the authors assessed 21 consecutive microtiapatients (return rate 81 %; 7 children and 10 adults) before and after auricular reconstruction with porous polyethylene using the following validated questionnaires: Glasgow Health Status Inventory (GHSI), Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36), Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CEQ) and Kidscreen-52. RESULTS: An improved health-related quality of life was detected with all applied instruments. CONCLUSION: A subjective benefit of auricular reconstruction with porous polyethylene can be shown using prospective, as well retrospective tools.
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