title: Hydroxylapatite canal wall reconstruction in patients with otologic dilemmas.
abstract: Posterior canal wall reconstruction using porous hydroxylapatite (HA), Grote canal wall prosthesis (Richards), has been recommended for obliteration of troublesome "canal-wall-down" procedures. The same method has been utilized during the management of diverse otologic problems. The results obtained encourage the further utilization of this technique in the management of various otologic dilemmas. Indications for reconstruction of the posterior canal wall using HA are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Scott and White Clinic, Temple, TX 76508.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lenis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D017886:Durapatite; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite