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Mastoid air cells are open, air-containing spaces in one of the skull bones.
IndicationsAn infection of the mastoid air cells that cannot be controlled with antibiotics may call for surgical treatment.
ProcedureA mastoidectomy is the surgical removal of these mastoid air cells; the surgery may extend into the middle ear.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/03/2010
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is the medical term meaning mastoidectomy?
Mastoidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the mastoid.
How is a mastoidectomy performed?
A mastoidectomy is performed with the patient fully asleep under general anesthesia
What are the normal results of a mastoidectomy?
The outcome of a mastoidectomy is a clean, healthy ear without infection. However, both a modified radical and a radical mastoidectomy usually result in less than normal hearing.
What is the surgical removal of mastoid cells?
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Is performed in preparation for the placement of a cochlear implant.?
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What is performed in a preparation for the placement of a cochlear implant?
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What medications are applied during a mastoidectomy?
Topical antibiotics are then placed in the ear.
How many types of mastoidectomies are there?
There are several different types of mastoidectomy procedures, depending on the amount of infection present
What risks can occur after a mastoidectomy?
persistent ear discharge infections, including meningitis or brain abscesses hearing loss
What is the purpose of a mastoidectomy?
A mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove infected or diseased mastoid bone cells. It is typically performed to treat conditions such as chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma or mastoiditis, which can cause persistent ear infections and hearing loss. By removing the mastoid bone cells, the procedure helps to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and improve overall ear health.
Can having a mastoidectomy done cause problems with balance?
Yes, if the surgeon leisonned the oval window, or accidentally a perilymphatic fistula was created.
What cells are removed during a mastoidectomy?
During a mastoidectomy, the mastoid air cells located in the mastoid bone are removed. These air cells are typically removed to treat chronic ear infections or other diseases that affect the mastoid bone which houses these cells.
