The Hong Kong Vascularized Temporalis Fascia Flap and its role in Cholesteatoma Surgery revisited

Abstract

cavity had a recurrent infection in the mastoid cavity, the miatus opened and discharge persisted. All other operated patients ears stopped discharging therefore the success rate in this series is 95%. There were no major complications after surgeries. All patients who had a bone anchored hearing device or a cochlear implant presented benefit from their devices. Conclusion:Patients with weeping cavities are debilitated due to water precautions, vestibular effect, the reduced hearing and the discharge that can be extremely disturbing. A debilitating weeping cavity which does not respond to medical treatment is a surgical disease. In such patients STP with hearing rehabilitation should be suggested.