Techniques in Management of Cholesteatoma: Radical and Canal Wall down Mastoidectomy.

Canal wall down mastoidectomy is performed when demanded by the extent of disease: presence of a large labyrinthine fistula, extensive erosion of posterior auditory canal wall, prior failed intact canal wall surgery, a contracted, sclerotic mastoid with extensive disease, or need for exteriorization due to inadequate exposure or inability to remove disease safely with a canal wall up approach.

Is video interpretation compromising care for the hearing loss population?

Objective: The convergence of hearing impairment and language barriers presents unique communication challenges to patients and practicing otolaryngologists. Limited data exist comparing interpretation methods for patients with hearing loss. Patients with hearing loss rely on visual cues, lip-reading, written communication, and/or comprehensive interaction techniques, which may encounter limitations by remote services.

Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Patients with Intralabyrinthine Schwannoma: A Scoping Review.

Objective: To evaluate the literature and summarize cochlear implantation (CI) outcomes after intralabyrinthine schwannoma (ILS) excision and tumor observation with CI.

Data Sources: OVID Medline, Embase, Web of Science; conception to 2024.

Review Methods: A literature review was performed using subject headings, MeSH terms, and keywords.