Long-term results of the use of cultured autologous epithelial cell grafting to mastoid cavities.
Thirty-nine patients (42 ears) who have had a cultured autologous epithelial cell graft technique to a continuously discharging mastoid cavity have been evaluated to determine the continued effectiveness of this procedure. A postal questionnaire indicated a 58% improvement in both the smell and quantity of discharge, and our conclusion is that this is a very effective measure to provide extended symptomatic improvement in this troublesome condition.
Woodward
B M
BM
Blond McIndoe Centre for Medical Research, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK.
Shotton
J C
JC
Helme
D M
DM
Premachandra
D J
DJ
Milton
C M
CM
Sergeant
R J
RJ
Green
C J
CJ
D000328:Adult; D017690:Cell Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D018424:Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear / Q000601:surgery; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous