Mastoidectomy in Kansas

Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure primarily performed to treat various conditions affecting the mastoid bone, located behind the ear. It involves the removal of infected, damaged, or diseased tissue within the mastoid air cells, often due to chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma (a noncancerous cyst), or other complications. The surgery aims to alleviate pain, prevent further infection, and preserve hearing by improving drainage and ventilation in the middle ear. Mastoidectomy may be conducted using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, depending on the specific case and the surgeon's preference.