Reconstruction of the Open Mastoidectomy Ear: A Six Year Progress Report

Abstract

This report deals with 61 mastoid cavities which were revised or reconstructed using homograft techniques over a six-year period. Discussed are the variety of homograft procurement techniques and surgical homograft techniques which have been abandoned and included in a review of 16 consecutive mastoid revisions performed from 1973–1974 utilizing a standard surgical technique.