The Canterbury technique for canalplasty via an endaural approach in the surgical management of chronic refractory otitis externa.
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.
Sharp
H R
HR
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
Oakley
R J
RJ
Padgham
N D
ND
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