Tag Kenny H. Chan MD

Key Points 1. Multiple techniques exist for removal of cholesteatomas. 2. Canal wall-up procedures maintain a physiologic ear canal but may have increased risk of residual and recurrent disease. 3. Canal wall-down procedures provide superior visualization of disease during surgery…

Key Points Pathophysiology and etiology of the complications of otitis media (OM) OM results in complications by different mechanisms. Preformed pathways increase the risk of spread of infection from the middle ear and mastoid to other areas. The three main…