Huang Qi, Wu Hao, Chen Xiangping, Cao Rongping, Wang Zhentao, Li Yun
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 2004 Jan;18(1):12-3.
To summarize the effect of partial remove of mastoid tip in open-ended tympanoplasty or simple redical mastoidectomy.
Ten cases of cholesteatoma otitis media were treated with simple redical mastoidectomy. Thirty-four cases were treated with open-ended tympanoplasty. The mastoid tip were partial removed in all cases.
The volume of mastoid cavity became small after operation. The follow up time was 3 months. The dry ear rate was 97.6% (43 cases). After 1 years follow up there wasn't recurrence of cholesteatoma.
The technique of partial remove of mastoid tip effective in open-ended tympanoplasty or simple redical mastoidectomy. We believe that in order to destry death cavity, shorten dry ear time and decrease recurrence it is very necessary.