Author/Editor		Gros, A; Vatovec, J; Žargi, M; Spudič, Š
Title		Surgical treatment of childhood cholesteatoma
Type		članek
Source		Central and east European journal of oto-rhino-laryngology and head and neck surgery
Vol. and No.		Letnik 1, št. 2
Publication year		1996
Volume		str. 123-7
Language		eng
Abstract		We present 129 children aged 2-14 years of age treated surgically for cholesteatoma between 1985-1994. In 84 patients we used the "intact canal wall" technique, and in 45 patients the "canal wall down" technique. The "intact canal wall" technique was not associated with a greater occurrence of recurrent cholesteatoma. In these children minimal postoperative care was required, cavity problems were avoided, and the improvement in hearing was greater. We conclude that the "canal wall down" technique should be used only in cases with recurrent cholesteatoma or in cases with a small sclerotic mastoid.
Descriptors		CHOLESTEATOMA, MIDDLE EAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDIES CHILD, PRESCHOOL CHILD ADOLESCENCE