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Middle Ear, Mastoiditis: Multimedia
Updated: Mar 19, 2008
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![]() | Media file 1: Extent of cortical mastoidectomy in a well-pneumatized mastoid. |
![]() | Media file 2: Cortical mastoidectomy in a densely sclerosed mastoid. |
![]() | Media file 3: Preoperative preparation of the patient. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 4: Draping the surgical area. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 5: Injection of the area with 2% Xylocaine and 1:100,000 adrenaline to reduce bleeding. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 6: Marking the incision site. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 7: Placement of the incision, a few mm behind the postauricular sulcus. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 8: Deepening the incision down to the bone. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 9: Elevation of the periosteum to expose the mastoid cortex to the mastoid tip. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 10: Mastoid drilling in progress with simultaneous saline irrigation. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 11: Creation of the initial groove and the vertical line. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 12: Exposure of the antrum and exenteration of the mastoid air cells. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 13: Curetting the aditus to enlarge it. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 14: Further exposure. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
![]() | Media file 15: Healed postaural scar. (Images 3-15 are surgical series.) |
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