학술논문
Acquired Stenosis of the External Ear Canal.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Mankekar G; Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport, LA, USA. Electronic address: gauri.mankekar@lsuhs.edu.; Entezami P; Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport, LA, USA.
Source
Publisher: W B Saunders Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0144042 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1557-8259 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00306665 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Otolaryngol Clin North Am Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Acquired stenosis of the external ear canal (ASEEC) is a relatively uncommon condition. Stenosis or narrowing of the external ear canal (EEC) occurs lateral to the tympanic membrane resulting in a skin lined blind canal. Recurrent otorrhea, and conductive hearing loss are typical clinical features. Although ASEEC can be due to different etiologies, a common pathogenesis, namely an inflammatory cascade, has been implicated. Clinical evaluation, audiogram, and Computed tomography (CT scan) form the mainstay of diagnosis. Surgery is the primary modality for treatment. Restenosis is the most common postsurgical complication.
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