Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering have unveiled a significant advancement in the field of reconstructive surgery.
Using cutting-edge tissue engineering and 3D printing technology, the team has successfully created a replica of an adult human ear that not only looks but also feels remarkably natural.
This innovative development promises to revolutionise the approach to treating individuals born with congenital malformations or those who have lost an ear due to injury or disease.
Dr. Jason Spector, the chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a professor of surgery (plastic surgery) at Weill Cornell Medicine, emphasised the complexity of ear reconstruction. “Ear reconstruction requires multiple surgeries and an incredible amount of artistry and finesse,” Dr. Spector stated.
He further highlighted the potential of this new technology to provide a realistic option for thousands in need of corrective surgery for outer ear deformities.
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