Abstract:Objectives: To compare the endoscopic approach to manage attic
cholesteatoma with conventional microscopic technique. Design:
Randomized controlled trial. Participants: A total of 190 patients (192
ears) diagnosed with attic cholesteatoma extending to the antrum area
(stages Ib and II) were randomly assigned into two groups: one
undergoing endoscopic approach and the other undergoing the microscopic
technique. Main outcome measures: The two groups were compared in terms
of preoperative and intraoperative findi… Show more
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