title: Congenital ear deformities.
abstract: External ear deformities by themselves do not require emergent treatment, but associated abnormalities need to be defined to enable long-term planning. The pediatrician can orchestrate the specialists and keep parents and patient informed maximally.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Spinelli
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans