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Obliteration of mastoid cavities using bone pâté

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. B. Solomons  and
J. M. Robinson
N. B. Solomons
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester
J. M. Robinson*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester
*
Mr. James M. Robinson F.R.C.S. ENT DepartmentGloucestershire Royal HospitalGreat Western RoadGLOUCESTERGlos GL1 3NN
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Abstract

The authors report on a series of 24 patients in whom open cavity mastoidectomy cavities were obliterated with bone pâté. The aim of the procedure is to provide the patients with a dry ear which then also reduces the need for frequent out-patient attendances.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 9 , September 1988 , pp. 783 - 784
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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