title: The Canterbury technique for canalplasty via an endaural approach in the surgical management of chronic refractory otitis externa.
abstract: We describe an endaural technique for soft tissue and bony meatoplasty and canalplasty in the surgical management of chronic otitis externa unresponsive to medical treatment and out-patient microsuction. Following analysis of the surgical outcome via a retrospective review of patient records, we would recommend this surgical treatment in this patient group.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Sharp
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Oakley
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Padgham
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000601:surgery*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome