title: Management of posterior mesotympanic cholesteatoma.
abstract: Contrary to previous practice, the eradication of posterior mesotympanic cholesteatoma can frequently be achieved using a transcanal approach and without the need for more major surgery. For success, certain specific steps are necessary. These are described and the results reported.
authors.affiliation: Eye and Ear Clinic, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Brooker
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Smyth
mesh_terms: D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle; D006309:Hearing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans