Meatoplasty in Middle Ear Surgery

Endoscopic Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery for Cholesteatoma

Introduction: To reduce incidence of residual cholesteatoma following ear surgery; and to reduce the need for second look “open” mastoidectomy using endoscopic mastoidotomy. Ten-year retrospective chart review of 249 primary cholesteatoma cases (1994-2004) with a minimum follow-up of two years.  The first objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of otoendoscopy in reducing the incidence of “...

Endoscopic transcanal middle ear surgery.

The advantages and limitations of the microscope have defined postauricular access as the surgical intervention of choice for the treatment of diseases of the middle ear. The wide-angle view provided by the endoscope enables transcanal access to the tympanic cavity, and its otherwise difficult-to-reach extensions: The attic, sinus tympani, facial recess, and hypotympanum. These areas are the pr...

What's new in middle ear surgery?

DURING the past ten years there have been major advances in E.N.T. practice, particularly in the treatment of ear disease. Regretably, we have often failed to communicate these advances to our colleagues, particularly those in general practice. It is hoped to remedy this omission, at least in part, and so describe treatment now available to hard of hearing patients-available not just in London ...

Endoscopic middle ear surgery in children.

Endoscopy is advantageous in many aspects of pediatric ear surgery, especially for tympanoplasty and cholesteatoma. The narrower pediatric meatus can restrict access for a totally endoscopic approach, but when possible, avoidance of an external incision is greatly appreciated by children. In cholesteatoma surgery, less residual disease and better hearing from ossicular preservation are achievab...

Modern Techniques in Reconstructive Middle Ear Surgery