Mastoid Surgery Does Not Normalize Tympanometric Middle Ear Pressure in Children With Cholesteatoma. [PDF]
LaryngoscopeConflicting mechanism‐based hypotheses have been used to promote selection of different approaches to management of the mastoid in order to optimize middle ear pressure homeostasis after removal of cholesteatoma. For example: (a) conservation of mastoid mucosa and opening of ventilation pathways endoscopically to normalize function, (b) removal of ...
James AL.
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A Case of Acquired Pars Flaccida Cholesteatoma Extending to the Supralabyrinthine Petrous Apex With Preservation of the Otic Capsule. [PDF]
Case Rep OtolaryngolBackground Supralabyrinthine petrous bone cholesteatoma is a rare subtype in which hearing preservation may be achievable depending on the anatomical extent and surgical approach. Appropriate selection of surgical strategy is essential. Case Presentation A 31‐year‐old man presented with a 2‐year history of persistent left otorrhea.
Sugimoto H +3 more
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Prophylactic Antibiotic Practices in Common Otologic Surgeries in Iran [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021 Introduction:Rational surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is suggested for some selected surgical processes. However, inappropriate utilization of antimicrobial prophylaxis reduces benefits and increases costs and risks, such as antibiotic resistance.
Mohammad Faramarzi +4 more
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The Immediate, Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Photobiomodulation on Chronic Post-Surgical Pain After Tympanomastoidectomy Surgery. [PDF]
J Lasers Med SciIntroduction: Photobiomodulation (PBM) is one of the alternatives to opioid analgesics to reduce post-operative pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate, short-term, and long-term effects of PBM on chronic post-surgical pain after ...
Nemati S +5 more
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Sigmoid and Transverse Sinus Thrombosis as a Complication of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in a Child: A Case Report and Review of Literature. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Chronic suppurative otitis media is an easily managed condition with potential for severe sinus thrombophlebitis complications secondary to cholesteatoma, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Diagnosis relies on the culture and sensitivity of the drained suppuration, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Nadeem A +8 more
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Role of Middle Ear Risk Index in the Selection of Middle Ear Surgery and Factors Determining Outcome: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Chronic Otitis Media (COM) is a major cause of preventable hearing loss. Tympanoplasty is a crucial surgical step in managing COM and restoring hearing loss. Various prognostic factors are believed to influence the success of graft take-
Manisha Dash, Prasad T Deshmukh
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Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022 Aim: For a correct and adequate chronic otitis media surgery, it is necessary to correctly define the anatomical structures and to know their possible variations, otherwise, an increase in the complication rate is inevitable.
Çağlar Günebakan +4 more
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Cholesteatoma disease recidivism after canal wall up tympanomastoidectomy with or without obliteration (CLEAR-EAR): A protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
PLoS OneBackground and rationale Cholesteatoma treatment relies on surgery with disease removal as the primary goal.
Erfurt C +4 more
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