The self-correction and influence factors of congenital auricular deformity: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To prospectively observe the self-correction of congenital auricular deformity (CAD) and explore the potential factors affecting the self-correction.

Methods

This study was a multi-center prospective observational study. Newborns aged 0-3 days from 12 Maternal and Child Health Hospitals or Maternity Hospitals were chosen as the participants and prospectively followed up until week 6 after birth. The primary and secondary outcome was the score of deformity, and the secondary outcome was the improvement rate, respectively.

Results

A total of 135 newborns diagnosed with CAD (237 ears) were recruited. Boys and girls accounted for 50.37% (117 ears) and 49.63% (120 ears). The top morphological type was the constricted ear (107 ears, 45.15%). The score of deformity

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458010 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature