Surgery of the ear Flashcards
1
Q
What is the non-surgical tx for aural haematoma?
A
- (repeated) aspiration
- Local or systemic steroid -> triamcinalone
2
Q
Surgical tx?
A
3
Q
Pinnectomy?
A
4
Q
Lateral wall resection?
A
- Improves ventilation
- For: Reversible otitis & Disease limited to vertical canal
5
Q
VECA? (Vertical ear canal ablation)
A
FOR SEVERE vertical canal dx
- Trauma,
- Neoplasia
- Otitis
6
Q
TECVA-LBO?
A
For disease: of entire canal / extending into middle ear
- Neoplasia
- OItitis
- Failed VECA
7
Q
Keys to success?
A
- Remove all canal
- Remove all epithelium
- drain?
8
Q
Complications fo TECA?
A
- Facial nerve damage
- Horner’s syndrome
9
Q
What is a VBO?
A
10
Q
Para-aural abscesses?
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