Acquired cholesteatoma in children following congenital cholesteatoma surgery.

Objectives: To determine the incidence of severe atelectatic otitis media and acquired cholesteatoma (AC) in children treated for congenital cholesteatoma (CC).

Methods: Retrospective chart review of 15 children who underwent primary surgery for CC over a 15 year period by a single surgeon.

Results: The mean postoperative follow up was 3.