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Ear, nose and throat surgery Surgical procedure information leaflet Name of procedure:Modified radical mastoidectomyIt has been recommended that you have surgery to remove the disease from your mastoid

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1. To fill out a modified radical mastoidectomy, follow these steps:
2. Administer general anesthesia to the patient.
3. Position the patient in the supine position with the head turned to the opposite side.
4. Prep and drape the surgical site using aseptic technique.
5. Create an incision behind the ear, extending it into the temporal region.
6. Elevate the skin flap to expose the mastoid bone.
7. Drill a cortical mastoidectomy, removing the mastoid cortex and exposing the mastoid antrum.
8. Identify the facial nerve and take precautions to protect it.
9. Remove the disease bone and infected tissue in the mastoid air cells.
10. Confirm removal of the disease by using proper lighting and suction.
11. Place a mastoid obliteration material to prevent recurrent infection.
12. Close the incision using absorbable sutures.
13. Apply a sterile dressing over the surgical site.
14. Monitor the patient postoperatively for any complications.
15. Provide appropriate postoperative care and instructions to the patient.

Who needs modified radical mastoidectomy?

1. Modified radical mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure primarily indicated for patients with chronic otitis media or cholesteatoma that has failed to respond to conservative treatments.
2. Patients who experience recurrent ear infections, persistent drainage from the ear, hearing loss, or complications like abscess formation may be candidates for modified radical mastoidectomy.
3. The decision to perform this procedure is made by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) after a thorough evaluation of the patient's symptoms, medical history, and imaging findings.

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What is modified radical mastoidectomy?

Modified radical mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing infected or damaged tissue from the mastoid bone.

Who is required to file modified radical mastoidectomy?

Surgeons or medical professionals performing the surgery are required to fill out the necessary documentation for modified radical mastoidectomy.

How to fill out modified radical mastoidectomy?

The procedure for filling out modified radical mastoidectomy involves documenting details of the surgery, including the patient's information, surgical techniques used, and post-operative care.

What is the purpose of modified radical mastoidectomy?

The purpose of modified radical mastoidectomy is to treat conditions affecting the mastoid bone, such as chronic ear infections or cholesteatoma, by removing diseased tissue and creating drainage pathways for the ear.

What information must be reported on modified radical mastoidectomy?

Information that must be reported on modified radical mastoidectomy includes patient demographics, pre-operative diagnosis, surgical findings, procedures performed, and post-operative care instructions.