Abstract
ObjectiveTo present our long‐term results using an endaural atticotomy approach for the management of 361 cases of pars flaccida cholesteatoma.MethodsThis is a retrospective chart review of 361 cases of attic cholesteatoma that were surgically managed at our tertiary care, academic medical center between 7/88 – 7/07.Results361 of the 2068 cholesteatomas treated at our institution were surgically managed with an endaural atticotomy approach. There were 201 females and 160 males who ranged in age from 17–77 years. The most common clinical symptoms were aural fullness, hearing loss, and otorrhea. Ossiculoplasty was necessary in 170 of 361 or 47% of the patients. Hearing levels were maintained or improved in 297 patients or 82%. Cholesteatoma recurred in 29 of 361 patients (8%) and 24 of these 29 patients failed to return for otoscopic evaluation and PE tube replacement. The mean follow‐up was 7.7 years.ConclusionsThe endaural approach for pars flaccida cholesteatoma is an option for limited retraction cholesteatomas in patients who will reliably be seen for ventilation tube replacement.
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