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- Title
Combined Surgical Approach to Giant Cholesteatoma.
- Authors
Cazzador, Diego; Favaretto, Niccol�; Zanoletti, Elisabetta; Martini, Alessandro
- Abstract
Objectives: Cholesteatomas can grow to a remarkable size before clinically making their presence felt. Managing giant cholesteatomas and their complications can become a challenge for the otological surgeon. Methods: We describe a case of a giant congenital cholesteatoma of the mastoid in an adult. The lesion extended to the sigmoid sinus, jugular bulb, carotid canal, occipital condyle, and the lateral portion of the first cervical vertebra. Surgical excision was performed using a combined microscopic and endoscopic surgical approach. Results: Our combined surgical technique enabled a more accurate removal of the cholesteatoma than a microscopic approach alone, with no surgical complications or damage to the structures affected by the disease. Conclusions: Using endoscopic instruments to manage giant cholesteatomas can help to avoid complications and improve surgical radicality.
- Subjects
CHOLESTEATOMA; COMBINED modality therapy; COMPUTED tomography; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; HOSPITAL emergency services; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; TREATMENT effectiveness; EVALUATION; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2016, Vol 125, Issue 8, p687
- ISSN
0003-4894
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0003489416646118