Holmgren Operation

The Holmgren operation is a surgical procedure developed by Swedish otolaryngologist Georg Holmgren in the 19th century. This surgery was intended to treat chronic otitis media, which is a common ear and nose condition.

The essence of the operation is to remove purulent fluid from the middle ear, which accumulates as a result of inflammation and infection. The surgeon makes an incision in the scalp, then enters the middle ear through an opening in the eardrum. It then removes pus and other waste that causes inflammation.

After surgery, the patient may experience some discomfort and pain, but this usually goes away within a few days. It is important to note that Holmgren surgery is not the only treatment for chronic otitis media. In some cases, antibiotics or other treatments may be used.

Although Holmgren surgery is an effective treatment for chronic otitis media, it has some disadvantages. First, it can lead to complications such as nerve damage or bleeding. Secondly, this operation can be painful and lengthy.

Overall, Holmgren surgery remains one of the most effective treatments for chronic otitis media and can benefit many patients. However, before you decide to have this surgery, you should consult your doctor and discuss all the possible risks and benefits.

Holmgren (Operation Grachner-Schuster)

** Holmgren - Goldgren (Swedish otolaryngologist)**

Holmgröna is an operation for otosclerosis, named after the Swedish otolaryngologist Helmar Holmgröna. The operation was developed jointly by German scientists Hans-Georg Grakner and Russian otologist and neurologist Nikolai Schuster in the late 1920s. Since 1930, it began to be used in Europe and the USA in the treatment of progressive unilateral otosclerosis. The operation involves replacing the area of ​​the eardrum affected by otosclerosis with a more durable material, usually synthetic fabric.