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Meningo-encephalocoele of temporal lobe-management by blind SAC closure

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Brain herniation into the middle ear and mastoid is rare but is a described complication of chronic ear disease. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and requires a high index of suspicion. This can be confirmed by imaging studies. Different surgical modalities have been described in managing this condition. We present a case managed by combined trans-mastoid mini-craniotomy approach and blind sac closure.

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    K. K. Ramalingam, Ravi Ramalingam, T. M. Sreenivasa Murthy & Uttam Agarwal

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Ramalingam, K.K., Ramalingam, R., Sreenivasa Murthy, T.M. et al. Meningo-encephalocoele of temporal lobe-management by blind SAC closure. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 61, 66–71 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-009-0037-1

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