title: [Congenital malformations of the ear--state-of-the-art review].
abstract: The rehabilitative treatment of the children presenting with congenital malformations of the external and middle ear requires the use of up-to-date technologies for diagnostics, surgical interventions, and prosthetic treatment in combination with genetic counseling. Many problems related to these issues remain unresolved despite recent progress in this field.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000151:congenital* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans