The modified radical mastoidectomy.
The historical evoluation of mastoid surgery is described. The indications, technique, and postoperative management of modified radical mastoidectomy are discussed and clinical illustrations are presented.
D000328:Adult; D002781:Cholesteatoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology