Usefulness of Endoscopic Removal of Congenital Cholesteatoma in Children.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.3.194
- Author:
Chan Joo YANG
1
;
Sung Hee KIM
;
Jong Woo CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jwchung@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cholesteatoma;
Congenital;
Endoscopic;
Pediatric;
Removal
- MeSH:
Child*;
Cholesteatoma*;
Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear;
Ear;
Ear, Middle;
Endoscopes;
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Length of Stay;
Medical Records;
Pathology;
Retrospective Studies;
Tympanic Membrane;
Vertigo
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2016;59(3):194-201
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The use of endoscope has led to new treatment options for middle ear pathologies. The aim of this study is to report on endoscopic ear surgeries for the removal of middle ear cholesteatoma and discuss about the usefulness of endoscopic approach to congenital cholesteatoma in children. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: Five pediatric patients with congenital cholesteatoma were enrolled in this study. Cholesteatoma was removed via transcanal endoscopic approach in all patients. Medical records were reviewed retrospectively. We analyzed the clinical characteristics, surgical management and treatment outcomes. RESULTS: The average age of patients was 3.7 years. Cholesteatoma was observed in the anterior portion of tympanic membrane in four patients, and in the posterior portion in one patient. Endoscopic techniques were used exclusively in four patients, but one patient was treated by microscopic approach using a combined technique. Cholesteatoma was fully removed and we confirmed by endoscopic examination that no remnant lesions remained. Surgical complications such as vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss, infection, or bleeding were not seen postoperatively. Average hospital stay was 1.2 days. CONCLUSION: Results showed that this technique was beneficial for treating cholesteatoma in limited cases. Endoscopic surgical techniques produced good intraoperative and postoperative results in removing pediatric congenital cholesteatoma and will gain importance in the otological surgery in the future.
