Primary external auditory canal wall cholesteatomas are usually present in the inferior portion of the canal lateral to the tympanic membrane. Small inclusion cysts are a common finding along incision lines after ear surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Hunting

  We present an unusual case of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome that occurred as a consequence of middle-ear surgery by triggering varicella-zoster virus reactivation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  "Patients realize [ear gauges] are not becoming in terms of job hunting or work - sort of like tattoos," Edwards says. Edwards says the surgery can range from 1,500 to 3,000 in the United States. [cbsnews.com]

• Recurrent Otitis Media

  A case of a 59-year-old male had recurrent otitis media resulting in tympanic membrane perforation. Patient subsequently underwent lateral graft tympanoplasty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Asymptomatic

  This experience reinforces the need for vigilant long term follow up even in the asymptomatic postoperative patient. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nightmare

  Facial nerve paralysis following middle ear surgery is a nightmare for the otology surgeon. Usually this is caused by surgical trauma or local anaesthetic use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Camping

  METHODS: The technique was introduced to the humanitarian care setting of an ear camp in Nepal to consider the appropriateness of the technique in this type of clinical setting. RESULTS: Fifteen cases of myringoplasty were successfully completed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Metallic Taste

  Shortly after surgery patient reported onset of dysgeusia consisting of metallic taste at the tip of the tongue and salty taste on the left side of the tongue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Ulcer

  The operations resulted in no complications except 1 patient who developed a small skin ulcer on the left ear because of band pressure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] related to fluid accumulation within the inner ear Temporary or permanent loss of sensation in the skin around the surgical site and the surface of the ear Small areas of skin overlying the cartilage of the ear my die, resulting in the formation of an ulcer [plasticsurgery.org.au]

• Skin Ulcer

  The operations resulted in no complications except 1 patient who developed a small skin ulcer on the left ear because of band pressure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Cauliflower Ear

  Otoplasty also includes ear/earlobe reduction and cauliflower ear surgery to remove and recontour excess skin and cartilage. [docshop.com]

  Asymmetrical ears Cauliflower ear: Deformity in shape caused by injury or trauma to the ear. Very common with boxers. Protruding ears: Ears projected abnormally far from the head. [cosmeticplastics.com]

  Can otoplasty correct cauliflower ear, other ear traumas, and birth defects? These cosmetic issues can all be successfully treated through different methods used during the procedure. [picosmeticsurgery.com]

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

  Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is the most common inner ear problem and cause of vertigo, or false sense of spinning. [entnet.org]

• Dizziness

  Dizziness: Some patients experience dizziness that resolves within a day of surgery. It is not likely for dizziness to be a persistent problem. Facial paralysis: The nerve that innervates the muscle of the face courses through the ear. [marshfieldclinic.org]

  Frequent consequences include hearing loss, discharge from the ear, dizziness and earache. Particularly aggressive forms of middle ear inflammation (cholesteatoma) can even destroy solid bone, blood vessels and nerves. [acqua-klinik.de]

  There may be dizziness for a short period of time after surgery, but this is rarely permanent. Loss of taste on the side of the tongue that lasts a few weeks may occur, but may also be permanent. [plymouthent.com]

  Dizziness and tinnitus may result from surgery and paralysis or weakness of the muscles of the face may also occur as may disturbance of taste to one side of the tongue. These complications may be either temporary or permanent. [entuk.org]

  […] ear disease or disorder, including: Hearing loss Perforated ear drums Chronic ear infections Repair of middle ear bones Tumors of the ear Infectious or inflammatory diseases of the ear Facial nerve paralysis Acoustic neuroma Cochlear implant Vertigo (dizziness [uofmhealth.org]

• Vertigo

  A 38-year-old man presented to our hospital with vertigo and hearing loss (HL). His vertigo was induced by Valsalva maneuvers. Eight months ago, he underwent EAS for his right ear for congenital sensorineural HL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Further chapters provide step by step surgical procedures for the ear canal, otitis media, tinnitus, vertigo, and Meniere's disease. [ibs.it]

  It is used for such conditions as otosclerosis or the insertion of grommets as well as some newer techniques of administering drugs to the inner ear in vertigo. [entuk.org]

  […] cover any ear disease or disorder, including: Hearing loss Perforated ear drums Chronic ear infections Repair of middle ear bones Tumors of the ear Infectious or inflammatory diseases of the ear Facial nerve paralysis Acoustic neuroma Cochlear implant Vertigo [uofmhealth.org]

• Excitement

  HYPOTHESIS: Electromagnetical excitation of ossicular vibration is suitable for middle ear transmission measurements in the experimental and clinical setting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  It has led to improved outcomes and safety in our patients here at the Owens Ear Center, and we are very excited about what this device can do for our patients. [owensearcenter.com]

  He was so excited for it. Obviously, if he wasn't on board with it, we wouldn't have touched him. Ultimately, we told him it was up to him." [abcnews.go.com]

  Unfavorable scarring Allergies to tape, suture materials, glues, blood products, topical preparations or injected agents Pain, which may persist Possibility of revisional surgery Be sure to ask questions: It’s natural to feel some anxiety, whether it’s excitement [drstephenlovich.net]

• Paresis

  During follow-up, there were no wound infection, facial nerve paresis, scar formation, and inadvertent burn of the external canal and auricular skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Perseveration

  It is certainly restrictive for an ear surgeon who has been operating with 2 hands under otologic microscopic views for years and certainly requires a learning period and perseverance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: Treatment recommendations regarding postoperative PAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea vary greatly among practicing otologists. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Otologic procedures have been described as etiologic factors in the development of epidermal cysts in the middle ear as well as in the tympanic membrane. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Whatever the etiology of cholesteatoma, scutumplasty with cartilage yielded good results in terms of prevention of postoperative retraction pockets. EES has several advantages as compared to traditional mastoidectomy. [intechopen.com]

We also discuss other cases of dystonia associated with vestibular lesions and with other reported triggers, and put these into the context of the possible pathophysiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] surgical restoration of middle ear ventilation, myringoplasty, Meniere disease, tympanoplasty and stapes surgery, revision surgery, and much more Demonstrates state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures in 19 instructive videos From the unique anatomy and pathophysiology [thieme.com]

Chlorhexidine is a common antiseptic used to prevent surgical infection. However, its exposure to the middle ear may lead to deafness. The mechanisms of the ototoxicity of chlorhexidine are reviewed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Increasingly used as an adjunctive tool in the diagnosis and management of ear disease, middle ear endoscopy has the potential to decrease patient morbidity, prevent disease recurrence, and reduce costs. [thieme.com]