A communication from the People's Republic of China: management of labyrinthine fistula with cholesteatoma.

Management and results in 43 cases of labyrinthine fistula with cholesteatoma are presented and discussed. The choice of surgical procedure is based on the presence or absence of infection; the size and location of the fistula; condition of the other ear; cochlear function, and condition of the stapes. Unchanged bone conduction has been obtained in 88% of our 43 surgical cases. The planned staged operation has produced good functional results.