SCHWARTZE OPERATION Meaning and
Definition
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An incision is made from the temporal line to the apex of the mastoid process, parallel to and 1/4 inch behind the attachment of the pinna; then the mastoid antrum is cautiously opened and free drainage is established for the escape of pus; an operation for mastoiditis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for SCHWARTZE OPERATION
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Etymology of SCHWARTZE OPERATION
The term "Schwartze operation" is named after the German otologist Hermann Schwartze (1837-1910). The word "operation" simply refers to a surgical procedure. Hermann Schwartze was a renowned German physician who made significant contributions to the field of otology, particularly in the treatment of middle ear diseases. He developed various techniques and surgical procedures to help improve hearing and treat conditions such as chronic otitis media. The "Schwartze operation" specifically refers to a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to treat chronic ear infections or middle ear diseases.
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