Subtotal Petrosectomy
28 Subtotal Petrosectomy Definition Following an extended radical mastoidectomy, exenteration of the inferior wall of the tympanic bone and the hypotympanic cells. Generally, at the end of this approach, abdominal…
Endolymphatic Sac Decompression
21 Endolymphatic Sac Decompression Definition Following a cortical mastoidectomy, decompression of the endolymphatic sac by removal of bone between the posterior semicircular canal and sigmoid sinus, and placement of a…
Transcortical Exposure of the Epitympanum
8 Transcortical Exposure of the Epitympanum Definition The transcortical, full exposure of the epitympanum, generally carried out after a cortical mastoidectomy. Alternatively, it may be called epitympanotomy. Indications The main…
Intact Bridge Atticotomy
14 Intact Bridge Atticotomy Definition Exposure of the attic by removal of its lateral wall through the enlarged external auditory canal, while creating a bony bridge close to the tympanic…
Posterior Tympanotomy
6 Posterior Tympanotomy Definition Opening a window from the mastoid to the middle ear between the facial nerve and chorda tympani, following a cortical mastoidectomy. It is also known as…
Extended Cortical Mastoidectomy
9 Extended Cortical Mastoidectomy Definition Enlargement of the cortical mastoidectomy until all the neighboring structures have been completely skeletonized. There is no specific classification or terminology for this procedure in…
Tympanoplasty
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….
Stapedotomy
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…
Atticoantrotomy
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…
Atticoaditotomy
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…
