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Modified Bondy radical mastoidectomy: long-term personal experience
Stefano Berrettini1, Francesca Ravecca, Andrea de Vito
1Department of Neuroscience, Otolaryngology Unit, University of Pisa, Pietrantoni Hospital, Forli, Italy. s.berrettini@ent.med.unipi.it
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 29, 2004
Summary
The modified Bondy radical mastoidectomy is an effective surgical option for mastoid and epitympanum issues. This procedure offers good functional and anatomical outcomes with a low complication rate in carefully selected patients.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Procedures
- Ear Surgery
Background:
- The Bondy operation, a modified radical mastoidectomy, exteriorizes the mastoid and epitympanum.
- It preserves the pars tensa and ossicular chain, differentiating it from traditional radical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the modified Bondy radical mastoidectomy.
- To assess complication rates and hearing results following the procedure.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 53 patients undergoing modified Bondy radical mastoidectomy between 1986 and 1996.
- Follow-up data for at least five years was available for 45 patients.
Main Results:
- 84.5% of patients experienced no post-operative complications.
- Hearing levels remained unchanged or improved in 91% of cases.
- Complications included residual cholesteatoma, tympanic retraction, and recurrent otorrhoea.
Conclusions:
- The modified Bondy radical mastoidectomy is a highly effective surgical technique.
- It provides favorable functional and anatomical results when performed on carefully selected patients.
- The procedure has a significant role in contemporary ENT surgery.