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Solubilization of keratin debris in conservative treatment of middle ear cholesteatoma: an in vitro study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Kiyofumi Gyo  and
Yasushi Sasaki
Kiyofumi Gyo*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Shigenobu-cho, Ehime, Japan.
Yasushi Sasaki
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Shigenobu-cho, Ehime, Japan.
*
Kiyofumi Gyo, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Shigenobu-cho, Ehime, Japan 791-02. Fax: Japan 0899-64-5236
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Abstract

A variety of solutions were tested in vitro to find a suitable solvent which could be used in clinical practice for cholesteatoma debris. Though a little weak as a solvent, a liquid soap composed mainly of plant oil did not cause irritation of the middle ear mucosa, and was thought to be a promising solvent with which to rinse away tenacious debris, especially when used in combination with hydrogen peroxide.

Keywords

Cholesteatoma
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 2 , February 1994 , pp. 113 - 115
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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