Management of the Labyrinthine Fistula in Chronic Otitis Media with Cholesteatoma

Authors

  • Z.Chafiki

Keywords:

cholesteatoma; fistula; labyrinthine; perilym-phatic; surgery

Abstract

Labyrinthine fistula defined by a destruction of the bony labyrinth is one of the most feared complications during the evolution of a chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma Relatively common it represents 4-12 cases of chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma and essentially occurs in the lateral semi-circular canal 70-80 of cases The abnormal opening of the bony labyrinth in the middle ear runs the risk of recurrent labyrinthitis with dizziness sensorineural hearing loss purulent labyrinthitis and meningitis Its treatment is surgical however an alteration of cochleovestibular function during surgery may occur We propose in this development to review signs that suggest this complication and to establish a practical management of labyrinthine fistula in chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma

How to Cite

Z.Chafiki. (2016). Management of the Labyrinthine Fistula in Chronic Otitis Media with Cholesteatoma. Global Journal of Medical Research, 16(J1), 23–25. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1162

Management of the Labyrinthine Fistula in Chronic Otitis Media with Cholesteatoma

Published

2016-01-15