title: How I do it--post mastoidectomy reconstruction.
abstract: Traditionally, there are two approaches for mastoidectomy, namely:canal wall up and canal wall down. Canal wall up approach avoids an open mastoid cavity post-operatively but harbours the disadvantage of a reported higher incidence of recurrence of disease. Canal wall down approach has a reciprocal advantage and disadvantage. This paper reveals a methods of post mastoidectomy reconstruction of the posterior canal wall using the posterior canal skin.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Loh
mesh_terms: D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014433:Tympanoplasty