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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Nontraumatic atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) is a rare complication after microtia reconstruction surgery.
  • Potential causes include intraoperative cervical hyperextension, excessive rotation, and postoperative inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe cases of AARF following microtia reconstruction surgery.
  • To highlight the association between AARF and Klippel-Feil syndrome in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 80 patients (165 surgeries) undergoing microtia reconstruction.
  • Analysis of patient and operation-related variables from medical charts.
  • Evaluation of cervical spine abnormalities using neck radiography and CT scans in affected patients.

Main Results:

  • Five cases of AARF were identified post-microtia reconstruction.
  • Three of the five cases were diagnosed with Klippel-Feil syndrome.
  • No significant differences in operative duration or other variables were found between patients with and without AARF. All patients recovered with conservative treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeons should consider AARF in patients with neck issues after microtia reconstruction.
  • Undiagnosed Klippel-Feil syndrome may be present in microtia patients, increasing AARF risk.
  • Preoperative identification of Klippel-Feil syndrome and early detection of AARF are critical.