Developmental defects of the pinna

Malformation of the pinna and ear canal deforms these elements to various degrees and impair the function of the outer ear.

The earlobe may be distorted or it may be missing at all.

The external auditory canal may be more or less narrowed or completely overgrown. These defects are often associated with developmental disorders of the middle ear.

Treatment of these defects is possible only surgically, and the indications for surgery are set individually, taking into account primarily the child's hearing status.

The determination of any changes in the ear in the newborn requires an otolaryngological evaluation.