Transmastoid Repair of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Duke University Medical Center
David M. Kaylie, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Surgery1
C. Scott Brown, MD
Resident Physician1
1Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Dr. David Kaylie repairs a superior semicircular canal dehiscence via a transmastoid approach in a patient who experienced autophany and aural fullness by plugging the anterior and posterior limbs of the canal. #neurotology #ENT #Duke
Endolymphatic Sac Decompression
Duke University Medical Center
Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD
C. Scott Brown, MD
Department of Surgery
Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
A patient with intractable Meniere’s disease presents for decompression of the endolymphatic sac. Dr. Calhoun Cunningham demonstrates the anatomical boundaries of the sac and explains his approach of stenting the sac open in order to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.
Middle Fossa Approach to Repair Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Duke University Medical Center
Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD
C. Scott Brown, MD
Department of Surgery
Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Dr. Calhoun Cunningham III performs a repair of a cerebrospinal fluid leak into the mastoid cavity by way of a middle fossa craniotomy. His novel use of bone and fascia grafts allows for autologous closure.
Cochlear Implant
Duke University Medical Center
Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD
C. Scott Brown MD
Department of Surgery
Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Dr. Cunningham demonstrates the round window approach for placement of an Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant into the right ear of a patient with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Emphasis on surgical anatomy and technique is emphasized as he performs this delicate neurotological procedure.