The eustachian tube (ET) has three physiologic functions. These are (1) pressure
regulation,(2) protection of the middle ear from pathogens/foreign material in the …

Objectives/Hypothesis To describe the technique of subtotal petrosectomy (STP), to analyze
the outcomes, and to review the literature Study Design A retrospective review. Methods …

Conflicting reports and surgeon opinions have contributed to a long-standing debate
regarding the merits of the intact canal wall versus canal wall down approach to …

The concept of mastoid obliteration was first introduced in 1911 by Mosher to promote
healing of a mastoidectomy defect [1]. Over the course of this century, there have been …

The aim of this study was to review recent advances in the management of acquired
cholesteatoma. All papers referring to acquired cholesteatoma management were identified …

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Introduction Cholesteatomas are benign tumors consisting of skin, and growing inside a
retraction pocket in the tympanic membrane. Cholesteatomas can occupy the entirety of the …

Background: Cholesteatoma is keratinising epithelium within the middle-ear cleft or mastoid.
This disease destroys the peripheral organs of balance and hearing, with possible …

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Background There is ongoing debate over the optimal surgical approach for cholesteatoma
treatment 1–5. The aim of this review was to determine whether canal-wall down with …