Learning Objectives: Summary abstract presentation in the conference: “Complications in chronic ear surgery”.

One possible complication during cholesteatoma chronic middle ear surgery is labyrinthine fistula.

In this conference titled: “Complications in chronic ear surgery” a definition and classification of labyrinthine fistulas will be showed. Then, key aspects will be addressed such as: pre-surgical diagnosis and intraoperative management.

During first section we will focus on symptoms and physical signs suspicious of a labyrinthine fistula. Additionally, special attention will be given to pre-surgical radiological testing. Such evaluation should be mandatory in order to prevent auditory and vestibular complications during surgery.

During second section attention will be addressed to surgical treatment, showing an algorithm depending on cholesteatoma location, etiology and severity of the disease.