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A systematic approach to interpretation of computed tomography scans prior to surgery of middle ear cholesteatoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Simon Watts ,
Liam Martin Flood  and
Kevin Clifford
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Abstract

The foundation of mastoid surgery for cholesteatoma has traditionally been a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and familiarity with landmarks, constant alertness to detect unsuspected complications and the experience to tailor the surgery to the pathology encountered. Whilst not indispensable, computed tomography (CT) scanning is a useful adjunct whose potential predictive value is only truly appreciated by skilled interpretation. We present a guide to analysis to maximize the value of pre-operative radiology.

Keywords

TomographyX-ray computedTemporal boneCholesteatoma
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 114 , Issue 4 , April 2000 , pp. 248 - 253
Copyright
Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2000

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