title: Indications for and technique of endaural and post auricular incisions.
abstract: The indications for and techniques of tympanotomy, endaural incisions, and post auricular incisions are described. There are specific indications for the use of each approach and the otologist should modify his approach depending upon the disease process and the anatomical variations. Specific points in technique are presented which simplify the procedure and prevent complications.
mesh_terms: D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D008417:Mastoiditis / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000601:surgery*