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Modified-modified radical mastoidectomy.
- Source :
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European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery [Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol] 2023 Aug; Vol. 280 (8), pp. 3897-3900. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 17. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: It is unusual to have communication from the external auditory canal (EAC) directly to the mastoid, totally sparing the tympanum. These patients need a different surgical approach, a modified canal wall-down procedure, to completely clear the disease but fully preserve the tympanum. We present one such exceptional case.<br />Case Presentation: A 28-year-old lady presented with ear discharge for 1 year. Imaging confirmed the canal-mastoid fistula, but the entire tympanum was normal. We performed a modified-modified radical mastoidectomy.<br />Conclusions: Canal-mastoid fistula is an infrequent entity and may be idiopathic. Despite being evident on clinical examination, imaging aids in assessing size and location of the defect. Although EAC reconstruction may be attempted, the majority require a canal wall-down procedure.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1434-4726
- Volume :
- 280
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37195344
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-023-08021-w