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How I do it: modified Todd's meatoplasty.
- Source :
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The Journal of laryngology and otology [J Laryngol Otol] 2016 May; Vol. 130 (5), pp. 497-500. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Mar 21. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Chronic otorrhoea after canal wall down mastoidectomy can be a clinical challenge. Basic principles for canal wall down surgery include establishing a large meatus. Several meatoplasty techniques have been reported. This paper describes this new indication for Todd's meatoplasty with surgical improvements.<br />Study Design: Retrospective review.<br />Setting: Academic tertiary referral centre.<br />Methods: Modifications of transposition postauricular flap meatoplasty are reported. This technique was applied in a series of patients with chronic otorrhoea after a canal wall down mastoidectomy.<br />Results: In general, a dry radical cavity was successfully created within six weeks and follow-up visits at the out-patient clinic were reduced. Only minor complications occurred, which are all reported.<br />Conclusion: The postauricular flap meatoplasty is a valuable tool in the management of chronic otorrhoea after an open cavity approach for cholesteatoma.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1748-5460
- Volume :
- 130
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of laryngology and otology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26996631
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S002221511600075X