External auditory meatus bone series#

A technique of external canal resection and gross tumor removal from the middle ear, parotid gland, and superior cervical lymph nodes is followed by postoperative full-therapy irradiation. Lateral temporal bone resection using otologic microsurgical technique with soft tissue resection is an effective way of achieving control of temporal bone malignancies.Ī combined therapy approach to malignancies of the external auditory canal and middle ear has been developed. The disease free survival on follow-up was noted.ĭisease free survival achieved was comparable with other published series, with acceptable morbidity patterns.

The mode of presentation, clinical and pathological staging, extent of surgical resection, reconstructive methods used and adjuvant therapy given were evaluated.

External auditory meatus bone series#

The objective was to study the results of lateral temporal bone resection with soft tissue resection used at our centre in managing a series of such cases.Ī retrospective study was carried out on seven cases of temporal bone malignancies treated at our center, with lateral temporal bone resection by the otologic microsurgical technique and superficial parotidectomy, with adjuvant radiotherapy where indicated. Surgical management of tumors of the external ear remains controversial with regard to the extent of resection and the efficacy of piecemeal resection compared to standard en bloc resection.