Intraoperative endoscopic surveillance was particularly useful in evaluating the epitympanum, mesotympanum, sinus tympani, and supratubal air cells.
No Evidence for Mucosal Migration Theory of Cholesteatoma Formation
What is the distribution of ciliated epithelium in the human middle ear and its potential role in the formation of cholesteatoma?
Cholesteatoma: Is a Second Stage Necessary?
Second-look procedures keeps overall recurrence from residual cholesteatoma rates similar to that of CWD procedures
WATCH THIS: CT vs. MRI in Otology
Radiologists Hugh Curtin, MD and Caroline Robson, MBChB discuss indications for both CT and MRI imaging studies in the evaluation and management of otologic disease.
Cleft Palates Predict Higher Risk for Surgically Treated Cholesteatoma
Research shows patients with nonsyndromic orofacial cleft, but not cleft lip, at 20-fold increased risk for cholesteatoma
Can Radiologic Imaging Replace Second-Look Procedures for Cholesteatoma?
Reserve follow-up monitoring by imaging for patients whose cholesteatoma has likely been completely eradicated
The Case for Second Look Procedures
Are there any intraoperative findings that could determine whether a second look procedure should be performed in pediatric cholesteatoma surgery? Background: There is no clear consensus regarding the surgical management of pediatric cholesteatoma. Canal wall up surgery is a popular approach, but the indications and timing of a second look procedure remain vague. Study design: Retrospective chart […]