Yew Method [F. Thies, K. Thies (Brothers), German. Otorhinolaryngologists 20 V.]

Thies's method is a radical operation on the middle ear, developed by German otorhinolaryngologists Frederick Thies and Karl Thies. This technique is currently used to treat chronic suppurative otitis media with limited caries or small cholesteotoma.

The Yew method involves two parallel incisions: one along the posterior wall of the external auditory canal, the other along the upper wall. The skin between these incisions is excised. Opening the middle ear cavity begins with removing the lateral wall of the supratympanic recess.

The Thies method is one of the most effective ways to treat chronic purulent otitis media. It allows you to remove all purulent masses from the middle ear, which prevents relapse of the disease. In addition, this method is less traumatic than other middle ear surgeries.

Despite the fact that the Thies method is an effective way to treat chronic suppurative otitis, it cannot always be used for all patients. If the patient has large cholesteatomas or other serious middle ear problems, then this method may not be the best choice.

Overall, the Thies method remains one of the most effective methods for treating chronic suppurative otitis media. However, before deciding on surgery, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination and discuss all possible treatment options with a specialist.

Tis-method of surgery for chronic otitis media

The Yew method in otosurgery is a deep resection of the external ear, carried out to eliminate the cholesteatoma cavity by removing the remains of the tympanic membrane, cholesteatoma, the remains of the round window, part of the bottom and parts of the anterior and posterior walls of the tympanic cavity. It is carried out mainly in cases of decompensated middle ear. It is characterized by significant radicality, but is accompanied by serious scarring, requiring long-term postoperative observation and treatment.

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