Cholesteatoma following stapedectomy

Among the possible complications of stapedectomy for otosclerosis, cholesteatoma is extremely rare. We report a case which was secondary to implantation of keratinising squamous epithelium inadvertantly included in the fat graft taken from the ear lobe'to seal the footplate.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1987-07, Vol.101 (7), p.708-710
Main Authors: Von Haacke, N. P., Wilson, Janet A., Murray, J. A. M., Duvall, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cholesteatoma - etiology
Cholesteatoma - pathology
Clinical Records
Ear Diseases - etiology
Ear Diseases - pathology
Ear, Middle - pathology
Female
Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Humans
Medical sciences
Otosclerosis - complications
Otosclerosis - surgery
Stapes Surgery - adverse effects
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the ear, the auditive nerve and the facial nerve
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Summary:Among the possible complications of stapedectomy for otosclerosis, cholesteatoma is extremely rare. We report a case which was secondary to implantation of keratinising squamous epithelium inadvertantly included in the fat graft taken from the ear lobe'to seal the footplate.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100102555