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Reduction meatoplasty with a post-auricular island flap.

R J Harvey1, P Fagan, M Baldwin

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology/Skull Base Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia. richard@richardharvey.com.au

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|November 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Excessive meatoplasty in mastoid surgery can cause cosmetic issues and hearing aid problems. A new technique using a post-auricular skin flap effectively reduces an overly large external meatus.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology, specifically otologic surgery and audiology.

Background:

  • Meatoplasty is a common procedure in mastoid surgery to ensure adequate airway.
  • However, an excessively wide meatoplasty can lead to adverse outcomes, including cosmetic dissatisfaction, poor hearing aid fit, and increased caloric sensitivity.
  • Managing an overly large meatus can be challenging, necessitating reconstructive techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a surgical technique for reducing an excessively widened external meatus.
  • To present a method for correcting meatoplasty complications.

Main Methods:

  • The study describes the use of a pedicled, post-auricular skin flap.
  • This flap is utilized to reconstruct and reduce the dimensions of an enlarged external auditory meatus.

Main Results:

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  • The described technique allows for the reduction of an excessively large meatus.
  • This method addresses the complications associated with over-widened meatoplasty.

Conclusions:

  • A pedicled, post-auricular skin flap is an effective option for reducing an excessively large meatus.
  • This technique can resolve issues related to over-widened meatoplasty in mastoid surgery.