Comparison of Outcomes of Open Mastoid Cavity- with or Without Obliteration.

For a chronically discharging ear open mastoidectomy is the mainstay of treatment, however it can cause high morbidity due a large cavity and complications like discharge, vertigo and difficulty with hearing aids. To avoid such problem, obliteration of mastoid cavity is done. The objective of our study was to compare the post-operative complains, the hearing results and outcomes of open and closed mastoid cavity.