title: Techniques of tympanomastoidectomy.
abstract: The authors describe the various techniques of tympanomastoidectomy that can be used to eradicate chronic disease processes. The techniques are either open or closed operations; the factors in determining the choice of technique for specific conditions are presented.
authors.affiliation: Titulaire de la Clinique Universitaire O.R.L. de Bordeaux, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Portmann
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Portmann
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods*