To the question of the primary suture after antrotomy

The meaning of surgical interventions on the mastoid process is to remove pathological changes in the tissue. As a result, a large bony cavity is formed, communicating, on the one hand, with the outside world through the operating opening, and on the other hand, having a close connection with the infected middle ear cavity. As a favorable result of the operation, we strive to obtain a cure for the main suffering — cessation of suppuration and good, possibly quick, wound healing; in addition, the patient is interested in the possibility of regaining the lost hearing or preserving the remaining hearing. To achieve the best effect, both the operating technique and the consistent treatment of the trephine wound are important. Experience shows that this last point is not indifferent to the outcome of the operation.