Canal wall down mastoidectomy and causes of failure review of 25 patients
Author
Source
Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2005), pp.6-9, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Mosul College of Medicine-Mosul
Publication Date
2005-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
objective: To study the causes of failure (canal wall down) mastoidectomy procedure.Design: A prospective case series study.Setting: ENT department, Al-Jamhory teaching Hospital during the period of May 1996 to May 2000.Participation: Twenty five patients underwent canal wall down operation over a period of four years.
They were reviewed for the final result after the operation.Results: Fifteen patients were noticed to have complete dryness and healing.
Eighty percent of the patients get dry ear within the first three months after the operation.
failure to get healed cavity was seen in patients with large cavities, high facial ridge and inadequate meatoplasty.conclusion: Recognition -of the possible causes of failure to get dry ear, the surgeon's experience and the regular follow up of the patient, may help in achieving better results.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shihab, Nafi Mahmud. 2005. Canal wall down mastoidectomy and causes of failure review of 25 patients. Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul،Vol. 31, no. 1, pp.6-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shihab, Nafi Mahmud. Canal wall down mastoidectomy and causes of failure review of 25 patients. Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul Vol. 31, no. 1 (2005), pp.6-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shihab, Nafi Mahmud. Canal wall down mastoidectomy and causes of failure review of 25 patients. Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul. 2005. Vol. 31, no. 1, pp.6-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-361778
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 8-9
Record ID
BIM-361778