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  • 1Kymenlaakso Central Hospital, Kotka, Finland. samuli.suutarla@kymshp.fi

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Microtia reconstruction shows a significant learning curve, indicating improvement over time. Patient satisfaction varied, with females being more critical of their reconstructed ears than males.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Auricular reconstruction, particularly for lobulus-type microtia, is a complex surgical procedure.
  • The learning process and outcome improvement in microtia reconstruction have not been previously documented.
  • Objective evaluation of surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction is crucial for quality improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the learning curve and outcome improvement in lobulus-type microtia reconstruction.
  • To assess patient satisfaction with the aesthetic results of microtia reconstruction.
  • To establish the reliability of using a surgeon panel for outcome assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Postoperative photographs of 51 microtia reconstructions were rated by a panel of six surgeons to generate learning curves.

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  • Twenty-two patients self-assessed the aesthetic outcome of their reconstructed ears.
  • Intraclass correlation was used to test the reliability of the panel's ratings.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant increasing trend in surgical learning was observed (P = 0.000001).
    • The learning trend was not constant, and a steady state was not reached within the study period.
    • Female patients were significantly more critical of their reconstructed ears than male patients (P = 0.014).
    • The surgeon panel demonstrated high reliability in their ratings (Intraclass correlation = 0.90).

    Conclusions:

    • A prolonged and gradual learning curve exists for microtia reconstruction.
    • Centralizing operations and implementing structured trainee programs are recommended for consistent quality.
    • Surgical outcomes in plastic surgery can be reliably assessed by an expert evaluation panel.