One stage reconstruction in management of extensive cholesteatoma
One-stage reconstruction utilizing mainly autogenous materials was done to assess feasibility, safety, and functional outcome. The study included 31 patients with extensive cholesteatoma. Wide exposure through canal wall-down (CWD) procedure, eradication of the pathology, and establishment of Eustachian tube patency were the principal goals leaving an area free of residual disease suitable for one-stage reconstruction. Autogenous conchal cartilage was utilized ... Read more