Patient's question:
My cousin's daughter, who was born today without ear canals, what should we do? Will it affect her intellectual and language development? About the previous treatment and its effects: No treatment has been given. What kind of assistance is needed: How should we proceed? Are there any effective treatment methods?Doctor's answer:
If only one side lacks an ear canal while the other ear is normal, it does not interfere. However, if both sides lack ear canals, it may interfere with future language abilities, but it will never affect intelligence.Medical advice: It is recommended to have a thorough examination at the hospital as soon as possible. If the internal organs are normal but there is no opening on the skin surface, surgery can be performed when the child is older. A hole can be created in the ear area, and cartilage and skin can be taken from other parts of the body to construct an artificial "ear." If there are also defects in the internal organs, hearing aids will be necessary.