A rapid review of microtia for the plastic surgery learner. In this episode we review:

• Embryology of the external ear
• Evaluation and management of the microtia patient

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References:

1. Beahm EK, Walton RL. Auricular reconstruction for microtia: part I. Anatomy, embryology, and clinical evaluation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;109(7):2473-2482.
2. Walton RL, Beahm EK. Auricular reconstruction for microtia: Part II. Surgical techniques. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(1):234-249.
3. Wilkes GH, Wong J, Guilfoyle R. Microtia reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;134(3):464e-479e.