the removal of part of a mastoid process, usually for draining an infection
Word origin
[1895–1900; mastoid + -ectomy]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: calling card, flamenco, frame of reference, freewheel, slapstick-ectomy is a combining form meaning “excision” of the part specified by the initial element,used in the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix -ectomy include: atherectomy, laparectomy, sclerectomy, sympathectomy, vitrectomy
Examples of 'mastoidectomy' in a sentence
mastoidectomy
She was treated with long-term medication and a mastoidectomy.
Ema Ikari, Noritaka Komune, Takashi Nakagawa 2018, 'Chronic mastoiditis and petrositis with viscous otorrhea caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans:Case report and literature review', Otolaryngology Case Reportshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246854881730187X. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Although otology encompassed a large proportion of procedures billed, tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy were surprisingly uncommon.
Antoine Eskander, Paolo Campisi, Ian J. Witterick, David D. Pothier 2018, 'Consultation diagnoses and procedures billed among recent graduates practicing generalotolaryngology – head & neck surgery in Ontario, Canada', Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeryhttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-018-0293-8. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Cortical mastoidectomy was performed under general anesthesia.
Kazım Bozdemir, Behçet Tarlak, Hasan Çakar, Ahmet Doblan, Ahmet Kutluhan, İmdat Dilek,Nuran Adıyaman Süngü 2013, 'Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Bilateral Mastoid Cavity', Case Reports in Otolaryngologyhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/957926. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In total, 91% and 9% of tympanoplasties were performed without and with mastoidectomy, respectively.
Shabbir Indorewala, Taiwo Olugbemiga Adedeji, Abuzar Indorewala, Gaurav Nemade 2015, 'Tympanoplasty Outcomes: A Review of 789 Cases', Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngologyhttp://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/pdf_3641_d283fcc1ec595c276fb123555ceb6ebd.html. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Video self-assessment did not lead to greater skill improvement between the first and second mastoidectomy.
Ashok R. Jethwa MD, Christopher J. Perdoni MD, Elizabeth A. Kelly MD, Bevan Yueh MD,Samuel C. Levine MD, Meredith E. Adams MD 2018, 'Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of Video Self-assessment for Resident MastoidectomyTraining', OTO Openhttps://doi.org/10.1177/2473974X18770417. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Studies showed no reported facial nerve paresis or paralysis in all non-mastoidectomy approaches.
El-Anwar, Mohammad Waheed , ElAassar, Ahmed Shaker , Foad, Yaser Ahmad 2015, 'Non-mastoidectomy Cochlear Implant Approaches: A Literature Review', International Archives of Otorhinolaryngologyhttps://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0035-1558871. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Vancomycin and meropenem were started and a right radical mastoidectomy was performed.
Aynur Turan, Harun Cam, Yeliz Dadali, Serdar Korkmaz, Ali Özdek, Baki Hekimoğlu 2014, 'A Case of Lemierre Syndrome Secondary to Otitis Media and Mastoiditis', Case Reports in Emergency Medicinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/208960. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Canal wall mastoidectomy was done in all the patients studied.
Souvik Kumar Pal 2014, 'Evaluation of the Effect of Drilling on Hearing in Ear Surgery', Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgeryhttp://bjohns.in/journal/index.php/bjohns/article/view/47. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
As patient was symptomatic the osteoma was removed and cortical mastoidectomy was done.
Pirabu Sakthivel, Rijendra Yogal, Kapil Sikka, Alok Thakar, Madhu Rajeshwari 2017, 'Mastoid Osteoma – Is “Trauma” A Possible Etiologic Factor', Journal of Nepal Medical Associationhttps://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/3088. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)