Satisfaction and health-related quality of life of patients with microtia following reconstructive surgery using the Nagata technique.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the functional outcomes, satisfaction, and quality of life of patients with microtia following reconstructive surgery.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted using retrospective data of patients with microtia following reconstructive surgery using the Nagata technique. Data were obtained from the medical records of patients who underwent reconstructive surgery at the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between 2014 and 2018. All eligible patients were referred to participate in this study between November 2018 and March 2019. The hearing function was assessed by a professional audiologist after surgery. Patient satis

SUBMITTER: Widodo DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8409618 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature