The Canterbury technique for canalplasty via an endaural approach in the surgical management of chronic refractory otitis externa

Abstract

We describe an endaural technique for soft tissue and bony meatoplasty and canalplasty in the surgical management of chronic otitis externa unresponsive to medical treatment and out-patient microsuction. Following analysis of the surgical outcome via a retrospective review of patient records, we would recommend this surgical treatment in this patient group.