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 Step 1. Prepare the surgical site
 Step 2. Expose temporal bone
 Step 3. Identify the sigmoid sinus
 Step 4. Identify the antrum
 Step 5. Identify the incus
 Step 6. Identify the facial nerve
 Step 7. Extension to posterior tympanotomy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

Step 2. Expose temporal bone

Confirm the site of the mastoid process.

With a scalpel, incise the skin layer and dissect skin free of the deep fascia.

Expose the root of the zygoma and display the spine of Henle, while working to secure haemostasis.

Incise the deep fascia based on the flap required and elevate it based on the ear canal.

Make incision

   
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