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Canalplasty for severe external auditory meatus exostoses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

M. Sanna ,
A. Russo ,
T. Khrais ,
Y. Jain  and
A.M. Augurio
M. Sanna
Affiliation:
Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Rome, Italy
A. Russo
Affiliation:
Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Rome, Italy
T. Khrais
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Y. Jain
Affiliation:
Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Rome, Italy
A.M. Augurio
Affiliation:
Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Rome, Italy
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Abstract

Exostoses of the external auditory meatus is a well known condition which infrequently requires surgical correction. However, the stenosis caused by severe exostosis can affect quality of life considerably and may require surgical intervention. Canalplasty, in such a situation, is a valid and effective management option. In our series the commonest indication for surgery was recurrent otitis externa. The detailed surgical technique is described and a retrospective analysis of 65 such procedures is presented. There were only two significant complications, both post-operative stenosis, requiring further corrective surgery. In conclusion, canalplasty for the exostosis of the external auditory meatus is a safe surgical option.

Keywords

ExostosesEar CanalSurgical ProceduresOperative
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 118 , Issue 8 , August 2004 , pp. 607 - 611
Copyright
© 2004 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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