title: Canal wall down techniques for managing cholesteatoma.
abstract: Cholesteatoma remains a common otological problem. This series shows that a simple open cavity technique, with meatoplasty, remains a cost-effective option for treatment. Most ears are rendered dry and safe, with cavity problems minimized by careful technique. Subsequent outpatient care is required infrequently and is well tolerated. The hearing is no worse after the operation than before and some ears are suitable for subsequent tympanoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Wellington Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Blake
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Morrissey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001309:Auditory Threshold; D002648:Child; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000601:surgery*; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods