SURGERY OF THE EAR Flashcards
Common Ear Surgeries
Aural hematoma repair
Lateral ear resection
Total ear canal ablation
most common ear surgery
aural hematoma repiar
horizontal is the lateral canal while vertical is the medial
Horizontal canal - aka medial canal
Vertical canal or lateral canal
inflammation of the auditory structures- auditory ossicles, tube, cochlea
otitis interna
Usually when there’s otitis interna meron narin externa and media
true
is not palpable unless inflamed
tympanic membrane
A swollen ear
Fluctuant & fluid filled
aural hematoma
aural hematoma is rare in cat
true
goals of aural hematoma ear surgery
Repair hematoma
preven recurrence
retain natural appearance
Failed surgery if came back after __weeks
1-2
types of incisional repairs
Linear, S-shape, Parallel, Punch
type of incisional repair that promotes better healing
S-shaped
convex side is ___ of ear
inside
where sponge is placed
concave
used To catch the fluid/blood that may still ooze out
aural hematoma sponge, othaematoma
stitches should be better if pyramid shape
true
Sponge stays ___ days max__days before ear heals completely
14-21
28
why draining without incision is not recommended
Chances or recurrence are high since the cause [bvs] are not repaired
Drain without incision repair can work if hematoma is <__ days
7
techniqye used for LER
zepp
indications for LER
Persistent or recurrent otitis
- Usually otitis externa to media
- Occasionally otitis interna
Anatomic deformity
Neoplasms
Multiple papilloma
stenosis
what is done in LER
opening up of vertical canal and puttinn a drain board
suture material for LER
monofilament non absorb
difference of Vertical ear canal ablation to LER
remove entire canal and close skin over outer ear
