The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - August 1995 - Volume 109, Issue 08  

Main Articles

Causes of failure of combined approach tympanoplasty in the treatment of acquired cholesteatomas of the middle ear and the mastoid

T. R. Kapura1 c1

a1 Department of Otolaryngology, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

Abstract

Forty cases of failed combined approach tympanoplasty were analysed. The commonest cause of failure was adhesions between the facial ridge and the tympanic membrane, causing segmental attico-mastoid malaeration in 51.3 per cent of cases followed-up continually. Other causes were, large dermoids, incomplete removal of squamous epithelium, and eustachian tube obstruction. Eustachian tube dysfunction did not appear to be a major cause of failure.

(Accepted March 10 1995)

Key words

Correspondence:

c1 Mr T. R. Kapur, 21 Sutherland Drive Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs ST5 3ND.

Related Content