12 Tympanoplasty Definition Tympanoplasty type 1, alternatively called myringoplasty, is the reconstruction of the perforated tympanic membrane using a material such as temporalis fascia. Indications Perforation of the tympanic membrane….
13 Stapedotomy Definition Replacement of the stapes ossicle with a prosthesis following removal of the stapes arch and making an opening in the stapes footplate. Alternatively, the footplate may be…
18 Atticoantrotomy Definition Complete exposure of the attic and antrum, having removed the entire lateral wall of these cavities. The superior and posterior walls of the external auditory canal have…
17 Atticoaditotomy Definition Complete exposure of the attic and aditus, having removed the entire lateral wall of these cavities, through the enlarged external auditory canal. Indications An atticoaditotomy is mainly…
16 Atticotomy Definition Exposure of the entire attic through the enlarged external auditory canal, having removed the whole lateral wall of the attic cavity. Indications An atticotomy is mainly used…
26 Radical Mastoidectomy Definition Following exenteration of the mastoid cells and removal of the posterior wall of the external auditory canal, creation of a large open tympanomastoid cavity. The malleus…
25 Infratemporal Fossa “Type B” Approach Definition Following a subtotal petrosectomy, proceeding with drilling more anteromedially along the glenoid fossa and exposure of the pterygopalatine fossa, parasellar region, and nasopharynx….
10 Canalplasty Definition Enlargement of the external auditory canal by drilling all around the walls of the bony canal (360°). At the end of the procedure, the external auditory canal…
III Techniques and Designs Developed by the Author 31 Zygomatic Root Approach 32 Minimally Invasive Cochlear Implantation with Mastoidal Three-layer Flap 33 Transposed CanalWall Tympanomastoidectomy 34 MCF Surgery Using Cochleariform…
