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Endoscopic Cholesteatoma Surgery
Published on: January 19, 2022
Techniques in Management of Cholesteatoma: Radical and Canal Wall down Mastoidectomy
Emily K Gjini1, Olivia A Kalmanson2, Kathryn Noonan1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston MA 02111, USA.
Abstract:
Canal wall down mastoidectomy is performed when demanded by the extent of disease: presence of a large labyrinthine fistula, extensive erosion of posterior auditory canal wall, prior failed intact canal wall surgery, a contracted, sclerotic mastoid with extensive disease, or need for exteriorization due to inadequate exposure or inability to remove disease safely with a canal wall up approach.
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