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Anatomy of the Ear… by Vanessa R. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 23 Feb 2009 10:13pm … embroidered! Beautiful and quite detailed work by craftster user ‘ weird_lover_wilde ‘. It was a gift for her doctor. All I can say is that she did an excellent work, and it’s also anatomically correct! “I love my doctor. He is the kindest man in the world, and he’s been looking after my family for over 20 years. I wanted to m ... Read on »

Reconstructive Ear Surgery to Correct Microtia by Dr Sean Boutros Facebook

Posted Mon 02 Aug 2010 11:52pm Microtia is a congenital condition of the ear in which the person is born with only a rudiment structure of the external ear or pinna. Although this lack of growth of the external ear may not impede hearing, it is not pleasant in appearance and detracts from the symmetry of the face. Reconstructive ear surgery to correct microtia is mostly done Read on »

Reconstructive Ear Surgery to Correct Microtia by Dr Sean Boutros Facebook

Posted Wed 23 Feb 2011 8:22am Microtia is a congenital condition of the ear in which the person is born with only a rudiment structure of the external ear or pinna. Although this lack of growth of the external ear may not impede hearing, it is not pleasant in appearance and detracts from the symmetry of the face. Reconstructive ear surgery to correct microtia is mostly done Read on »

Is surgery to set back prominent ears (pinnaplasty) safe? by Dave W Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 01 Jul 2009 6:47pm ……….. but a detailed review shows a steady incidence of problems . and Neonatal moulding can correct over 97% of all external ear deformities, including all folding deformities of the ear... Surgery to set back prominent ears (pinnaplasty) is the most common paediatric plastic surgical procedure in the UK. Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Read on »

Real Pictures - Inner Ear Anatomy and Cochlear Implantation by Lily's Dad Patient Expert

Posted Wed 26 May 2010 12:00am Incredible photos of inner ear anatomy like the cochlea and all those little hair cells that are typically damaged when there is hearing loss. There are also photos of inserted cochlear implants. Under the Authors' names, click on "To view images only click here". Read on »

Ear Anatomy and PBL by CCLCM Student .. Medical Student

Posted Thu 23 Oct 2008 2:04pm I have a relatively easy week for once: no clinic, no research class. I'll be paying for this toward the end of the month though. We studied the ear today in anatomy lab. There are actually two senses in the ear: hearing of course, and also the vestibular system. The vestibular system is a part of your sense of balance. And if you're like me, the vestibular Read on »

Canine Ear Care by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 04 Dec 2010 6:52am , including dogs with pendulous ears or dogs with hairy inner ear flaps. Dogs with allergies are also at risk. Otitis Externa Infection of the external ear canal and otitis media... the external ear thoroughly with a moistened cotton ball using a veterinary recommended solution. Read the label instructions carefully for correct dosage. Ã¢â‚¬Â¢Ã‚Â Ã‚Â Gently pull Read on »

Ear Mites Aren’t Quite the Ordeal They Used to Be by Dr. Patty Khuly Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted Wed 23 May 2012 7:00am Last week I talked about how kittens and ringworm (dermatophytosis) go hand-in-hand. Today, let’s touch on another condition that is diagnosed most frequently in young animals: ear mites. Ear mites are tiny parasitic relatives of ticks that infest the area in and around an animal’s external ear canals. The mites are easily transmitted th ... Read on »

EAR HEMATOMAS...EXCESS BAGGAGE FOR THE EAR by Helpful Buckeye Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Posted Thu 08 Oct 2009 9:27pm in the external ear canal, auto-immune disorders, and possibly genetic defects involving the ear structure. TREATMENT There are several different treatment options for ear hematomas..., you find him cowering in the background, his head tilted to one side. Upon further inspection, you feel, then see, a sausage-like swelling on his ear flap. You and your dog have Read on »

Microtia Ear Reconstruction Surgery by Dr Sean Boutros Facebook

Posted Sun 26 Sep 2010 8:29pm Microtia is the condition when one is born with not well formed or absent ears. The condition can be only on one (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral). In some cases hearing might also be impeded, and the facial symmetry can be affected. Microtia ear reconstruction surgery is a popular method to reconstruct the external ear, help address Read on »