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Acquired external auditory canal stenosis: clinical characteristics, surgical strategies and prognostic analysis

  • By

  • CaiYun Meng

  • Ruosha Lai

  • WeiJing Wu

  • Shu Yang

  • May 14, 2026

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    Acquired external auditory canal stenosis (EACS) is a significant cause of conductive hearing loss in both children and adults.

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    In children, EACS is primarily caused by prior ear surgeries, with a postoperative recurrence rate of 57%.

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    The temporoparietal fascial flap is the most commonly used graft in pediatric EACS surgeries, with 86% of patients receiving drug-eluting stents.

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    Adults with EACS exhibit a lower recurrence rate of 25% and diverse etiologies, including trauma and inflammation.

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    The study highlights the need for tailored surgical approaches and long-term follow-up to improve outcomes in pediatric EACS.

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Acquired external auditory canal stenosis: clinical characteristics, surgical strategies and prognostic analysis

  • by CaiYun Meng, Ruosha Lai, WeiJing Wu, Shu Yang

  • May 14, 2026

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