The Chronic Ear There are many different ways to treat complex chronic middle ear disease with
ongoing advancements being made globally. Diverse approaches are necessitated for variations in
patient age degree of infection extent of middle ear remodeling inflammation severity and
underlying mechanisms of Eustachian tube dysfunction. Addressing multinational and clinical
nuances the editors have compiled 48 chapters with eclectic perspectives from otology experts
in 13 countries. The surgical anatomy of the middle ear cleft and mastoid and underlying
pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic otitis media are clinically challenging. Articles
cover anatomy physiology disease characterizations and manifestations clinical evaluation
office management surgical procedures and new horizons. Traditional and newer hybrid
techniques for systematic disease and inflammatory conditions are presented in roundtable
format for example underlay fascia tympanoplasty as well as the use of cartilage and
bioengineered materials. Selected Key Topics: - Applied middle ear anatomy and physiology -
Pathologic mechanisms of chronic otitis media - Office evaluation management and surgical
decision making - Mastoid cavity obliteration and canal wall reconstruction - Challenges in
tympanoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction - Traditional and hybrid tympanomastoid
surgery - Hearing implants in the chronic ear This is an exceptional teaching tool for ear
surgeons in training as well as a must-have clinical resource for practicing otolaryngologists.
