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A novel endoscopic technique for long‐term patency of cholesterol granulomas of the petrous apex
Author(s) -
Terranova Paola,
Karligkiotis Apostolos,
Gallo Stefania,
Meloni Francesco,
Bignami Maurizio,
Castelnuovo Paolo
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.24170
Subject(s) - apex (geometry) , term (time) , medicine , anatomy , radiology , surgery , physics , astronomy
Cholesterol granulomas (CGs) are rare benigncystic lesions containing cholesterol crystals in a glue-like fluid and are frequently found in the petrous apex(PA) and in the nearby anatomical area. The goldstandard treatment of PA CG counts on its surgicaldrainage and ventilation to prevent recurrence. Differ-ent surgical approaches have been described in the pastto achieve drainage of these lesions, either through lat-eral, or more recently through an endoscopic endonasalcorridor.