Cholesteatoma
View article: DIAGNÓSTICO E MANEJO DE ODONTOMA COMPOSTO ASSOCIADO À RETENÇÃO DENTÁRIA EM PACIENTE JOVEM: RELATO DE CASO
DIAGNÓSTICO E MANEJO DE ODONTOMA COMPOSTO ASSOCIADO À RETENÇÃO DENTÁRIA EM PACIENTE JOVEM: RELATO DE CASO Open
Os odontoma são os tumores odontogênicos mais comuns e se caracterizam como tumores odontogênicos mistos benignos, formados por tecidos dentários organizados, no subtipo composto, ou desorganizados, no subtipo complexo. Geralmente, são ass…
View article: Endoscopic Otologic Surgery in Otosclerosis: A Retrospective Study at Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech
Endoscopic Otologic Surgery in Otosclerosis: A Retrospective Study at Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech Open
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness, functional outcomes, and surgical advantages of endoscopic stapes surgery in patients with otosclerosis, based on a three-year experience at the Otolaryngology Department of Avicenne Military Hospi…
View article: Endoscopic Otologic Surgery in Otosclerosis: A Retrospective Study at Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech
Endoscopic Otologic Surgery in Otosclerosis: A Retrospective Study at Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech Open
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness, functional outcomes, and surgical advantages of endoscopic stapes surgery in patients with otosclerosis, based on a three-year experience at the Otolaryngology Department of Avicenne Military Hospi…
View article: A Correlation Between High Resolution Computed Tomography Temporal Findings and Intra-operative Findings in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
A Correlation Between High Resolution Computed Tomography Temporal Findings and Intra-operative Findings in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Open
Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a persistent inflammation of the middle-ear mucosa, lasting more than two weeks and resulting in otorrhea and hearing loss. In India, WHO estimates a CSOM prevalence of 7.8%. Owing t…
View article: Endoscopic Otologic Surgery in Otosclerosis: A Retrospective Study at Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech
Endoscopic Otologic Surgery in Otosclerosis: A Retrospective Study at Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech Open
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness, functional outcomes, and surgical advantages of endoscopic stapes surgery in patients with otosclerosis, based on a three-year experience at the Otolaryngology Department of Avicenne Military Hospi…
View article: A Correlation Between High Resolution Computed Tomography Temporal Findings and Intra-operative Findings in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
A Correlation Between High Resolution Computed Tomography Temporal Findings and Intra-operative Findings in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Open
Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a persistent inflammation of the middle-ear mucosa, lasting more than two weeks and resulting in otorrhea and hearing loss. In India, WHO estimates a CSOM prevalence of 7.8%. Owing t…
View article: A Comparison of Tympanometric Outcomes following Type 1 Tympanoplasty versus Type 1 Tympanoplasty with Cortical Mastoidectomy
A Comparison of Tympanometric Outcomes following Type 1 Tympanoplasty versus Type 1 Tympanoplasty with Cortical Mastoidectomy Open
Introduction: Tympanoplasty and cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty are two well accepted approaches for treatment of mucosal variety of Chronic Otitis Media. Mastoid air cells are considered as the buffer system of middle ear and ex…
View article: Simultaneous bilateral tympanoplasty with or without mastoidectomy
Simultaneous bilateral tympanoplasty with or without mastoidectomy Open
Background: Bilateral simultaneous tympanoplasty with or without mastoidectomy scores over traditional sequential unilateral tympanoplasty with or without mastoidectomy in terms of convenience and cost-effectiveness for the patients with c…
View article: Vestibular granuloma as a rare post-stapedotomy complication: case report and literature review
Vestibular granuloma as a rare post-stapedotomy complication: case report and literature review Open
Background Vestibular granuloma is a rare complication of a common surgical procedure, such as stapedotomy; it can significantly impact the outcome of surgery, leading to severe impairment and deterioration in the patient’s quality of life…
View article: Surgical Complexity and Intraoperative Obstacles in Mastoidectomy: A Retrospective Study at JRRMCH, Sylhet
Surgical Complexity and Intraoperative Obstacles in Mastoidectomy: A Retrospective Study at JRRMCH, Sylhet Open
Background: Mastoidectomy is a complex otologic procedure with difficult anatomical navigation through the temporal bone. Despite technological advancements, intraoperative difficulties are frequent and may significantly affect surgical ou…
View article: From Scan to Surgery: Evaluating High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) and Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWI) Accuracy in Detecting Cholesteatoma
From Scan to Surgery: Evaluating High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) and Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWI) Accuracy in Detecting Cholesteatoma Open
View article: A Concept for MRI-Based Cholesteatoma Detection in Cochlear Implant Recipients
A Concept for MRI-Based Cholesteatoma Detection in Cochlear Implant Recipients Open
Introduction: Cochlear implantation is the treatment of choice for severe hearing loss and deafness. Cholesteatomas can cause this deafness. A frequently used procedure in the course of surgical rehabilitation is a subtotal petrosectomy co…
View article: Ossicular Chain Status in Longstanding Chronic Otitis Media: A Cross-sectional Study
Ossicular Chain Status in Longstanding Chronic Otitis Media: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Chronic Otitis Media (COM) is a major cause of hearing impairment, particularly in developing countries. Prolonged disease duration often leads to ossicular erosion, exacerbating conductive hearing loss. Aim: To analyse the i…
View article: Endoscopic Control of Hard-to-Access Sites During Microscopic Cholesteatoma Surgery
Endoscopic Control of Hard-to-Access Sites During Microscopic Cholesteatoma Surgery Open
Purpose: Residual cholesteatoma poses a great challenge in middle ear surgery. Considering that microscopes only offer line-of-sight vision, it was suggested earlier that endoscopes might prove useful to control difficult-to-visualize area…
View article: Auditory outcomes and predictors following ossiculoplasty in cholesteatoma surgery: a retrospective analysis
Auditory outcomes and predictors following ossiculoplasty in cholesteatoma surgery: a retrospective analysis Open
Introduction Middle ear cholesteatoma causes bone/ossicular erosion. This study aimed to analyze auditory outcomes after ossiculoplasty in cholesteatoma surgery and to identify predictors of hearing outcomes related to middle ear or surger…
View article: Impact of Spatial Resolution on CT Imaging of Middle Ear Prostheses: Comparison of Photon-Counting and Energy-Integrating Detectors
Impact of Spatial Resolution on CT Imaging of Middle Ear Prostheses: Comparison of Photon-Counting and Energy-Integrating Detectors Open
PCD＝ Photon-counting-detector; EID＝ Energy-integrating-detector; UHR＝ Ultra-high-resolution; FWHM＝ Full-width at half-maximum; FOV＝ Field-of-view; VRT＝ Volume rendering technique; CTDIvol＝ Volume CT dose index; PROP＝ Partial ossicular repl…
View article: Spontaneous SSCD Auto-Plugging: Clinical, Electrophysiological and Radiological Evidence
Spontaneous SSCD Auto-Plugging: Clinical, Electrophysiological and Radiological Evidence Open
Background: Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) is characterized by a bony defect of the superior semicircular canal (SSC), leading to vestibular and auditory symptoms. A process of spontaneous “auto-plugging,” in which the overl…
View article: Comments on “Detection of cholesteatoma recurrence by magnetic resonance imaging (DWI non-EPI sequence) – how can we minimise false results?”
Comments on “Detection of cholesteatoma recurrence by magnetic resonance imaging (DWI non-EPI sequence) – how can we minimise false results?” Open
View article: Fibrous Dysplasia of the Temporal Bone Presenting with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: Not All Chronic Ear Discharge is CSOM
Fibrous Dysplasia of the Temporal Bone Presenting with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: Not All Chronic Ear Discharge is CSOM Open
Dear Editor, We read with interest the grand rounds presentation of Alvarez and Uy describing a patient with fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the temporal bone.1 While the authors provide valuable insights into a rare presentation, we wish to hig…
View article: Response from the Authors
Response from the Authors Open
Dear Editor, We are sincerely grateful for the interest and valuable insights the writer has provided regarding the case that we presented. Prior to the patient’s consultation and admission to our institution, a number of general practitio…
View article: Reconstruction and Obliteration of Mastoid Cavities Using Autologous Bone Dust and Conchal Cartilage: Restoring a Self-Cleaning, Waterproof and Acoustically Functional Ear
Reconstruction and Obliteration of Mastoid Cavities Using Autologous Bone Dust and Conchal Cartilage: Restoring a Self-Cleaning, Waterproof and Acoustically Functional Ear Open
Objective: To describe a practical surgical approach for mastoid cavity obliteration and canal wall reconstruction using autologous bone dust and conchal cartilage applied either during primary canal wall up (CWU) surgery or in revision of…
View article: A Comparative Study of Hearing Outcomes in Canal Wall Up Versus Canal Wall Down Mastoidectomy in Our Experience
A Comparative Study of Hearing Outcomes in Canal Wall Up Versus Canal Wall Down Mastoidectomy in Our Experience Open
Background: Chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma often requires surgical intervention to eradicate disease and restore hearing. Canal wall up (CWU) and canal wall down (CWD) mastoidectomies are commonly performed techniques, each with d…
View article: Porphyrin-based nanotechnology: a minimally invasive approach for drug delivery and cholesteatoma treatment
Porphyrin-based nanotechnology: a minimally invasive approach for drug delivery and cholesteatoma treatment Open
The treatment of inner and middle ear diseases remains a significant challenge, often requiring surgical intervention as the only option. In this study, we investigated porphysomes, self-assembled porphyrin-based nanoparticles, as a minima…
View article: Increased Risk of Cholesteatoma in Individuals With Alpha‐1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Cohort Study
Increased Risk of Cholesteatoma in Individuals With Alpha‐1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: A Cohort Study Open
Objective To estimate the risk of cholesteatoma in patients with alpha‐1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) compared to the general population using time‐to‐event analysis. Methods We conducted a nationwide nested cohort study identifying all p…
View article: Massive Cholesteatoma With Facial Nerve, Middle and Posterior Fossa Dehiscence With Neck Extension
Massive Cholesteatoma With Facial Nerve, Middle and Posterior Fossa Dehiscence With Neck Extension Open
Cholesteatomas can grow aggressively within the temporal bone due to the accumulation of keratin. If not treated, they can destroy surrounding structures and, therefore, cause many comorbidities. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. We pr…
View article: Anti‐Inflammatory Effects of Flavonoids in Otitis Media: A Systematic Review of Pre‐Clinical Evidence
Anti‐Inflammatory Effects of Flavonoids in Otitis Media: A Systematic Review of Pre‐Clinical Evidence Open
Otitis media (OM), a common infection of the middle ear, remains a leading cause of preventable hearing loss globally. Chronic inflammation underpins its pathophysiology, driving persistent mucosal damage and complications such as choleste…
View article: Role of imaging in chronic otitis media and its complications
Role of imaging in chronic otitis media and its complications Open
Chronic otitis media (COM) is a long-standing inflammatory condition affecting the middle ear and mastoid cavity, often resulting in progressive structural damage and functional deficits. Radiological imaging is fundamental in diagnosing t…
View article: ChOLE-Based Stratification of Cholesteatoma Surgery: Predictive Value for Recurrence and Hearing Recovery
ChOLE-Based Stratification of Cholesteatoma Surgery: Predictive Value for Recurrence and Hearing Recovery Open
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and hearing outcomes of patients with cholesteatomatous chronic otitis media using the ChOLE classification system and to assess its utility in predicting recurrence, guiding surgical a…
View article: Extensive Cholesteatoma Compromising the Entire Ipsilateral Skull Base: Excision Through a Multi-Corridor Surgical Technique
Extensive Cholesteatoma Compromising the Entire Ipsilateral Skull Base: Excision Through a Multi-Corridor Surgical Technique Open
Background and Clinical Significance: Petrous bone cholesteatoma is a rare and complex condition that poses significant challenges in terms of its diagnosis and treatment. This benign yet locally aggressive lesion can cause extensive destr…
View article: Bilateral Congenital Cholesteatoma in a 13-Year-Old Boy
Bilateral Congenital Cholesteatoma in a 13-Year-Old Boy Open