External auditory canal stenosis.
Stenosis of the external auditory canal may occur from a variety of causes. The numerous surgical techniques illustrate that repair may be difficult. The problems were resolved in two cases with the use of a silicone-rubber insert that is made at the time of the surgical procedure and is used throughout the postoperative period.
D000328:Adult; D004423:Ear / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009506:Nevus / Q000601:surgery; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014433:Tympanoplasty
D012826:Silicone Elastomers