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KMID : 1037420160110010033
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Journal of Korean Skull Base Society
2016 Volume.11 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.38
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Usefulness of middle cranial fossa approach with endoscope-assisted technique in petrous apex cholesteatoma
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Yang Chan-Joo
Ha Seung-Cheol
Chung Jong-Woo
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Abstract
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The endoscope has clear advantages over the microscope for visualization and instrumentation in the hidden regions, thus the use of endoscope has led to new treatment options in field of otology. Although approach to petrous apex (PA) creates difficulty in treatment, recent progresses in endoscopic surgery, using image guided system, allow removal of the PA cholesteatoma by endoscopically. Endoscopes can be used as an adjunctive tool when the lesion extends around the cochlea, the labyrinth and the internal auditory canal. Here, we report 2 cases of PA cholesteatoma that was treated by middle cranial fossa approach with endoscopic assisted technique and discuss about the usefulness of endoscopic assisted technique to PA cholesteatoma.
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KEYWORD
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Petrous apex, Cholesteatoma, Middle cranial fossa, Endoscope
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