Case series: A novel technique for the treatment of external auditory canal stenosis

Abstract External auditory canal (EAC) stenosis can exist as an isolated problem, as a component of craniofacial disorders, or in association with genetic syndromes. We present five cases and demonstrate the efficacy of a minimally invasive way of opening the EAC, facilitating better hearing, easier...

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Published inInternational journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 79; no. 10; pp. 1765 - 1770
Main Authors Farhood, Zachary, Muus, John S, Chang, Daniel K, Edmonds, Joseph L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.10.2015
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Constriction, Pathologic - surgery
EAC stenosis
Ear Canal - pathology
Ear Canal - surgery
Ear Diseases - surgery
Endaural
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hearing
Hearing Tests
Humans
Infant
Male
Meatoplasty
Otolaryngology
Otologic Surgical Procedures - methods
Pediatrics
Retrospective Studies
Surgery
Young Adult
Meatoplasty
Surgery
EAC stenosis
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Summary:Abstract External auditory canal (EAC) stenosis can exist as an isolated problem, as a component of craniofacial disorders, or in association with genetic syndromes. We present five cases and demonstrate the efficacy of a minimally invasive way of opening the EAC, facilitating better hearing, easier office examination, and allowing for other necessary treatments such as ear tube placement or use of a hearing aid. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 19 months, with all patients demonstrating significant improvement. We believe this is a novel surgical approach which is easy to perform, cost effective, and may be applicable to a wide range of patients.
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ISSN:0165-5876
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DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.07.018