The aim of chronic ear surgery is to obtain a safe, functional, dry and self-cleaning ear. In addition to disease removal and mastoid bone drilling, skillful handling of the soft tissue is essential to assure optimal results. Several reconstructive techniques that include biological materials such as autografts and flaps, as well as xenografts and non-biological materials have been tried and tested to achieve this goal with varying degrees of success. This session will focus on the handling of the soft tissue in otologic surgery. Two experienced otologic surgeons will review their (1) indications and technique of tympanoplasty and endaural flaps; (2) indications and harvesting techniques of fascia, perichondrium and cartilage autografts; (3) surgical anatomy, indications and technique of regional flaps for mastoidectomy reconstruction; and (4) indications of commercial xenografts. Particular attention will be given to the design of the skin incision based on the anticipated graft or flap. The authors will present and comment on real cases illustrated by photographs and surgical videos.
Credit & MOC Details
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Credit types
MOC types
FDA REMS
Qualifies for MIPS
Target Specialties
Specialties served/covered
- Allergy & Clinical Immunology
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- General Otolaryngology
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Laryngology
- Medical Oncology
- Neuroradiology
- Otology & Neurotology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Radiology
- Rhinology
- Sleep Medicine
- ENT & Head Neck
- Medical Subspecialties
- Oncology & Hematology
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
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- On-demand / recorded video
- Credit · Up to 1 credit
- MOC · Up to 1 point
- Paid · fee on provider site
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ReleasedDec 1, 2024
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Last day to claim creditDec 2, 2027 1 year left
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