[An auricle prosthesis for a boy with the Vater association].
A nearly 7-year-old boy suffered from psychosocial problems because of aplasia of the left auricle. The auricle aplasia was a symptom of the VATER association. It was decided to conduct a purely problem-oriented treatment in preparing an auricle prosthesis, firmly fixed using an adhesive. Wearing the auricle prosthesis, the boy improved very quickly and substantially in being more free and self-confident.
de Baat
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Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Erasmus Medisch Centrum, Rotterdam. c.debaat@erasmusmc.nl
Peters
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van Iperen-Keiman
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D002648:Child; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000523:psychology; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012649:Self Concept