Mastoidectomy

Mastoidectomy
Coronal section of right temporal bone with mastoid cells labeled in bottom left
SpecialtyOtolaryngology

A mastoidectomy is a procedure performed to remove the mastoid air cells near the middle ear. The procedure is part of the treatment for mastoiditis, chronic suppurative otitis media or cholesteatoma. Additionally, it is sometimes performed as part of other procedures, such as cochlear implants, or to access the middle ear.

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