Poorly Performed Modified Radical Mastoidectomy

MODIFIED RADICAL MASTOIDECTOMY: TECHNIQUES TO DECREASE FAILURE

The aims of surgical treatment for cholesteatoma include complete removal of disease and formation of a dry, self cleaning ear in addition to hearing reconstruction. This presentation concentrates on techniques of open mastoid surgery or modified radical mastoidectomy to achieve a well-constructed cavity. This study analyzes both primary and revision mastoid surgery referred to the author. ...

modified radical mastoidectomy: techniques to decrease failure

the aims of surgical treatment for cholesteatoma include complete removal of disease and formation of a dry, self cleaning ear in addition to hearing reconstruction. this presentation concentrates on techniques of open mastoid surgery or modified radical mastoidectomy to achieve a well-constructed cavity. this study analyzes both primary and revision mastoid surgery referred to the author. all ...

The Z-meatoplasty for modified radical mastoidectomy in children.

OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of the Z-meatoplasty technique for enlargement of the external auditory meatus of children undergoing modified radical mastoidectomy. DESIGN Case series. SETTING Pediatric otolaryngology practice in an academic setting. PATIENTS Consecutive sample of children (< or =18 years old) who had undergone modified radical mastoidectomy performed by the aut...

Surgical Findings in Revision Radical Mastoidectomy

Endoscopic transcanal modified canal-wall-down mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma

Attic cholesteatoma with antral extension in tight sclerotic mastoid cavities is a common presentation that creates difficult decision-making intraoperatively. Drilling through a sclerotic and small mastoid cavity, keeping the canal wall intactis often difficult and increases the risk of serious injury. Consequently, a canal-wall-down mastoidectomy is often performed. The endoscopic transcanal ...