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Tegmental dehiscence and brain herniation into the middle ear cleft
D G Golding-Wood1, H O Williams, G B Brookes
1Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Temporal lobe herniation can breach the tegmen tympani, causing subtle symptoms like middle ear effusion or recurrent meningitis. Surgical repair using a subtemporal approach with bone and fascia is recommended for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Otolaryngology
- Neurology
Background:
- The tegmen tympani, a thin bone separating the middle cranial fossa from the middle ear, can be compromised.
- Herniation of the temporal lobe through a defect in the tegmen tympani can lead to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and other complications.