title: Surgical approaches to cholesteatoma.
abstract: A number of surgical approaches have been advocated for the removal of cholesteatoma. Specific indications for particular surgical approaches are given. The author describes his technique in detail. Suggestions for altering the basic techniques to fit individual patients' needs are also given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of South Florida School of Medicine, Tampa.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Farrior
mesh_terms: D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods