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  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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This study shows that endoscopic mastoidectomy is feasible through a small burr hole, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open mastoidectomy. This technique reduces incision size and soft tissue dissection while accessing key anatomical landmarks.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Traditional open mastoidectomy involves a significant retro-auricular incision.
  • Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for mastoidectomy have been explored but not widely adopted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of performing an endoscopic mastoidectomy through a small, 1 cm incision and burr hole.
  • To compare the extent of mastoid and tegmen exposure between endoscopic and traditional open mastoidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A morphometric study was conducted on 20 cadaver mastoids using a 1 cm postauricular burr hole for endoscopic access.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scans were used for volumetric analysis of mastoid bone and tegmen surface area before and after procedures.
Keywords:
endoscopicmastoidectomyminimally invasivetegmen

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  • The study aimed to reach anatomical landmarks and maximize drilling of cancellous mastoid bone.

    • Main Results:

    • Endoscopic mastoidectomy provided access to most anatomical landmarks.
    • The endoscopic approach achieved 76% of the mastoid and 69.9% of the tegmen exposure compared to open mastoidectomy.
    • Greater baseline mastoid volume correlated positively with the extent of mastoidectomy and negatively with the percentage of mastoid drilled.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic mastoidectomy is feasible via a standardized postauricular burr hole, reducing incision size and soft tissue dissection.
    • Angled endoscopes are crucial for navigating and achieving adequate exposure in burr hole mastoidectomy.
    • While offering slightly less exposure than open mastoidectomy, the approach's extent can be tailored to clinical needs.