-- MicrotiaMD, a specialized medical team dedicated to congenital ear reconstruction, conducted a free international public health consultation and clinical evaluation clinic in Ulan Bator on August 15. Led by senior plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Junli Shi, the medical outreach initiative provided free comprehensive education and personalized one-on-one clinical evaluations for over 80 local pediatric patients affected by microtia.
This initiative marks MicrotiaMD’s first physical overseas consultation clinic, representing a significant milestone in expanding access to specialized pediatric reconstructive surgical solutions across borders.
Addressing Critical Needs in Pediatric Microtia
Congenital microtia is a developmental deformity where the external ear fails to develop fully during early embryonic growth, often accompanied by narrow or missing ear canals and middle ear malformations. Epidemiological data indicates global microtia incidence rates reach up to 17.11 per 10,000 live births, with a reported rate of approximately 3 per 10,000 in China, occurring more frequently in male patients and presenting unilaterally in over 90 percent of cases.
Due to limited public awareness and localized medical resources, many families face challenges in securing timely diagnoses or recognizing the optimal age for reconstructive interventions. This knowledge gap often creates emotional strain for parents seeking appropriate medical guidance.
During the morning session in Ulan Bator, Dr. Shi delivered a comprehensive educational presentation for attending families, addressing fundamental medical aspects of microtia:
Etiology & Diagnosis: Underling factors affecting embryonic ear development.
Functional Considerations: Assessment of potential hearing impacts and necessary audiologic evaluations.
Surgical Options & Timing: Comparative overviews of treatment pathways and optimal intervention windows.
Following the seminar, the clinical team conducted individualized physical evaluations, answering technical questions and outlining personalized care pathways tailored to each child's physical development.
Advanced Surgical Innovation in Reconstruction
The MicrotiaMD program was founded by Dr. Shuzhong Guo, a prominent reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience in complex ear reconstruction. Dr. Guo previously served as Director of the department of Plastic Surgery and President of the Xijing Plastic Surgery Hospital under the Fourth Military Medical University, and former chiarman of the medical society of plastic and reconstructive surgery in China.
Throughout his career, Dr. Guo has driven technological refinements in autologous ear reconstruction:
Technique Refinement: Developed an advanced skin-expansion autologous framework technique ("Expanded Skin Flap Coverage Method") designed to eliminate the need for secondary skin grafts, minimize residual donor-site scarring, and reduce recovery timelines.
Surgical Volume: Personally completed over 10,000 ear reconstruction procedures, averaging over 1,000 operations annually.
Clinical Network: Established dual regional surgical hubs—the MicrotiaMD Northern Center at Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital and the MicrotiaMD Southern Center at Shenzhen United Family Hospital—serving international patients and hosting global visiting physicians for clinical observer programs.
Representing the team in Mongolia, Dr. Junli Shi trained under Dr. Guo for over a decade. As one of the few surgeons skilled in executing the full surgical sequence of the skin-expansion autologous ear reconstruction method, Dr. Shi currently practices at Shenzhen United Family Hospital, where she has completed over 1,000 successful reconstructive operations focusing on minimally invasive techniques and meticulous structural details.
Expanding the Scope of International Outreach
MicrotiaMD’s presence in Mongolia builds on years of domestic public service, during which the medical team hosted complimentary consultation seminars across major cities in China. In recent years, remote consultations via telehealth enabled the team to evaluate patients from North America, Europe, South America, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.
After observing a growing number of Mongolian families traveling to China for surgical care, the leadership team organized the Ulan Bator mission to reduce geographical barriers and provide direct clinical evaluations closer to home.
MicrotiaMD plans to continue expanding its international medical outreach program, partnering with healthcare communities globally to deliver specialized reconstructive care and educational resources to underserved regions.
About MicrotiaMD
MicrotiaMD is a clinical specialization team focusing on the diagnosis and treatment for patients with congenital microtia and related craniofacial anomalies. Operating in two dedicated centers in Xi'an and Shenzhen, China, MicrotiaMD integrates clinical care, surgical innovation, and international medical consultation to improve patient quality of life.
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