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In this book, two types of primary acquired cholesteatoma are discussed: one is attic cholesteatoma, which develops when Shrapnell’s membrane (the pars flaccida) retracts into Prussak’s space and then into the epitympanic cavity, and the other is adhesive cholesteatoma, which develops from retraction pockets into the epitympanic cavity when the tympanic membrane adheres to the promontory. Bezold (1889) stated that attic cholesteatoma is the result of occlusion of the eustachian tube that causes retraction pockets of Shrapnell’s membrane in which the keratinizing layer of epithelium desquamates. His retraction pocket theory has received widespread acceptance (Tos et al. 1988).
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Morimitsu, T. (1997). Introduction. In: Cholesteatoma and Anterior Tympanotomy. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68439-8_1
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