Metastatic tumors to the temporal bone are very rare. The most common sites of origin of temporal bone metastases are breast, lung, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, larynx, prostate gland, and thyroid gland. The pathogenesis of spread to the temporal bone is most commonly by the hematogenous route. The common otologic symptoms that manifest with facial nerve paralysis are often thought to be due...

ventilation tube (vt) insertion is the most common otologic operations performed in children, which has great importance in recovery and prevention of hearing loss in children with eustachian tube dysfunction in critical ages of growth development. the location of the vt insertion varies in different studies; the differences are in recovery rates and sequelae of vt insertion. this study is perf...

This article covers state-of-the-art instruments and devices specially designated for endoscopic ear surgery. New technologies stimulate the creation of special endoscopic equipment and microinstruments specially designed to satisfy the exclusive requirements of endoscopic ear surgery, which contribute to the progress of the procedure. The article presents the advantages and disadvantages of wo...