Children, adolescents, and adults from Bucaramanga and the various municipalities of Santander who have been diagnosed with microtia will be able to participate in a program led by specialists in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Industrial University of Santander, aimed at evaluating them and potentially enrolling them in an ear reconstruction project.
The initiative aims to identify patients with this congenital malformation—which affects the development of the outer ear—to provide them with specialized evaluation and connect them with reconstructive options developed as part of the institution’s academic and healthcare project.
Microtia can present in varying degrees of severity and, in addition to aesthetic implications, can cause functional difficulties and affect the emotional and social well-being of those who have it. For this reason, specialists emphasize the importance of patients and their families being aware of the available management and treatment options.
Through this call for patients, the medical team aims to expand the project’s reach and connect with people throughout the department who may benefit from diagnostic evaluations, ongoing support, and ear reconstruction.
Los interesados podrán obtener información sobre los criterios de participación, el proceso de inscripción y las fechas de valoración comunicándose directamente con los responsables de la iniciativa.
La UIS y el grupo de especialistas hacen un llamado a los medios de comunicación, líderes comunitarios y ciudadanía en general para ayudar a difundir esta información y facilitar que más pacientes santandereanos conozcan esta oportunidad.
Para mayor información, los interesados pueden comunicarse con el doctor John Castillo al número 315 668 4715.
¿Qué es la microtia?
Microtia is a rare congenital malformation that occurs during fetal development and is characterized by the incomplete formation or partial or total absence of the outer ear. This condition can affect one or both ears and, in some cases, be associated with hearing loss due to abnormalities in the ear canal or the structures of the middle ear.
