The semi-lunar meatoplasty.
Stenosis of the external auditory meatus is known to be problematic for the otolaryngologist. Establishment of an adequate meatoplasty is important to restore normal otologic physiologic function, whether the meatoplasty is performed as a primary operation or as an adjuvant procedure. Numerous techniques have been devised for performing a meatoplasty. A new technique to create a large and patent meatoplasty is described using a semi-lunar incision in the conchal bowl.
*Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nepean Hospital; †The University of Sydney; and ‡Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
Thomas Boi Vu
TB
Nguyen
Ronald Y
RY
Chin
Melville
M
Da Cruz
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000601:surgery; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*