The New England Journal of Medicine

Treatment in Cases Where Symptoms Point to Inflammation in the Mastoid Antrum and Mastoid Cells — But Which Do Not Call for an Artificial Opening into the Mastoid Process

Read before the Boston Society for Medical Improvement, November 26, 1888.
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The tympanic cavity was accessed through the mastoid process. (IMAGE)

The tympanic cavity was accessed through the mastoid process. The facial nerve was removed while the posterior wall of the external auditory canal was preserved. The integrity, continuity, and ...
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Neck Pain - mastoid process

The pain is below the mastoid process. Answer::Dear Racoon Thank you for visiting health24.com. I recommend that you consult a GP for an examination, as the neck pain can be from a muscle spasm or ...
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Can you get meningitis from mastoiditis?

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. Without prompt treatment, mastoiditis can potentially lead to meningitis. Meningitis is a potentially life ...