Open-cavity tympanomastoidectomy

A large number of considerations determine whether an open-cavity or closed -cavity technique is most appropriate for an individual patient. These cons iderations in the selection of technique, as well as the advantages and dis advantages of both open-cavity and closed-cavity tympanomastoidectomy are r eviewed in this article. Emphasis is placed on the technical details requir ed to produce a problem free and functional open-cavity tympanomastoidectom y.