Surfer ear surgery (exostoses removal)
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This is a surgery showing the removal of a large exostosis. Exostoses are bony growths in the ear canal from chronic exposure to cold water/air, most commonly from surfing. This patient had growths in both ears, which were completely obstructing the ear canals. This patient had a single exostosis that was blocking this side (the right side).
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This video shows surfer's ear surgery, the removal of a large exostosis from the ear canal. It explains exostoses as bony growths in the ear canal from chronic exposure to cold water or air, most commonly from surfing, and describes a patient with growths in both ears completely obstructing the canals, with a single exostosis blocking the right side shown.
Key points
- Removal of a large ear canal exostosis is shown
- Exostoses are explained as bony growths from chronic cold water or air exposure, most commonly surfing
- Growths in both ears completely obstructing the canals are described
- A single exostosis blocking the right side is shown
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This video presents “Surfer ear surgery (exostoses removal)” — This is a surgery showing the removal of a large exostosis. Exostoses are bony growths in the ear canal from chronic exposure to cold water/air, most commonly from surfing. This patient had growths in both ears, which were completely. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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