Comparison of Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Acquired Cholesteatoma by EAONO/JOS Staging.

ABSTRACT: Cholesteatoma is a benign tumor of the middle ear. Tympanoplasty is performed to remove cholesteatoma, prevent recurrence, and avoid complications. Previously, microscopy was used for tympanoplasty; however, endoscopy has become increasingly popular for this procedure. The effectiveness of endoscopy and the appropriate candidacy for endoscopic ear surgery remain controversial. In this retrospective chart review study, we enrolled 107 patients with cholesteatoma who underwent tympanoplasty and compared the microscopic approach (71 patients) and the endoscopic approach (36 patients) at different stages to clarify the benefits of using endoscopy and to determine candidacy for endoscopic ear surgery. Approach selection, complication rate, recurrence rate, and postoperative hearing threshold we

SUBMITTER: Otsuka A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11395086 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature