For those wondering, here's an article on microtia:
http://www.childsdoc.org/fall96/bauer/microtia.asp
And I found this group; maybe they have members from Chicago...
http://www.childsdoc.org/fall96/bauer/microtia.asp
And I found this group; maybe they have members from Chicago...
quote:
EAR (Ear Anomalies Reconstructive - the microtia/atresia support group)
Betsy Old (201-761-5438)
Jack Gross (212-724-1224) 72 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Betsy and Jack each have a child born with microtia and atresia (microtia refers to smallness of the external ear and atresia refers to absence or closure of the ear canals.) They operate the group out of Betsy's home. Membership includes families from around the world. EAR sponsors conferences which includes presentations by well known experts in issues related tomicrotia/ atresia.