[Use of the temporary osteoplastic epitympanotomy for allogenetic compound middle ear grafts (author's transl)]

The topography and the size of the single middle ear structures and the possibilities of damage are shown, as they face the otosurgeon using the temporary osteoplastic epitympanotomy in connection with middle ear implants. The landmarks and technical aids are named, which make this operation a save and quick approach for the removal of the middle ear pathologies and in the use of allogenetic material.