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Superior semicircular canal occlusion-Transmastoid approach
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Saint James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Introduction:
The condition superior semi-circular canal dehiscence was first described by Minor et al. in 1998.
Presentation Of Case:
We describe a novel surgical approach to the management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence. Our surgical technique involves a transmastoid rather than middle cranial fossa approach to the superior semicircular canal.
Conclusion:
We conclude that the transmastoid approach, if anatomically feasible, carries significant advantages compared to middle cranial fossa craniotomy approach for the management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence.
