中耳炎に対する保存的根治手術

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Since the introduction of tympanoplasty practice of modified radical mastoidectomy has been greatly reduced.
Bondy proposed modified radical mastoidectomy for removal of cholesteatoma without disturbing the tympanic membrane and ossicles in an attempt to preserve the remaining hearing.
Although this procedure involves drawbacks inherent in an open method procedure the recurrence of cholesteatoma can be prevented in many cases.
Tympanoplasty often requires ossiculoplasty, which in turn may compromise the final hearing results.
The author proposed that Bondy's procedure should have its place in the management of cholesteatoma even today.