title: Indications and technique in mastoidectomy.
abstract: The goal of any chronic ear surgery is to create a dry, safe ear and to preserve or restore hearing as much as possible. Multiple different mastoid procedures exist, each with their own indications, advantages, and disadvantages. A keen understanding of all mastoid procedures allows the surgeon to individualize which procedure is appropriate for each patient. A thorough understanding of the anatomy and dissection techniques allows each of these procedures to be done safely.
authors.affiliation: The Otology Group, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University, 300 20th Avenue North, Suite 502, Nashville, TN 37203, USA. Marc.Bennett@vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Haynes
mesh_terms: D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care