Patient's question:
External ear of childrenDoctor's answer:
Children with bilateral ear malformations can undergo bone conduction ABR testing around 3 months after birth to roughly assess hearing and the cochlear nerve. It is best to wear bone conduction hearing aids in both ears before 6 months of age, which is beneficial for auditory nerve development and future language development. Otoplasty should be performed around the age of 6. As for temporal bone CT scans to evaluate the external auditory canal and middle ear, it is recommended to wait until after 6 months of age.