Middle ear ventilation ( Attic mucosal folds and ventilation pathways )
09-12, 16:30–17:30 (Europe/Istanbul), Otology 3

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<p>The attic, or epitympanum, is a crucial space located in the upper part of the middle ear, housing the heads of the malleus and the body of the incus. Because it is a largely closed-off space, its aeration depends heavily on specific, narrow pathways controlled by mucosal folds.</p> <p>Attic mucosal folds form a specialized passage way for air, allowing the Eustachian tube to ventilate the mastoid and attic spaces. Blockages in these folds can lead to negative pressure and retraction pockets.</p> <p>Air generally travels into the middle ear via the Eustachian tube, filling the lower cavity. For this air to reach the upper attic and mastoid air cells, it must pass through specific gaps. If these ventilation pathways—especially the anterior isthmus—become blocked by inflammation, adhesions, or thick exudate, a condition known as Selective Dysventilation Syndrome can occur.</p> <p>This section will cover the attic mucosal folds, the ventilation pathways formed by these folds, and the clinical significance of these structures.</p>
<p>Attic mucosal folds, the ventilation pathways formed by these folds, and the clinical significance of these structures.</p>
Session Chair Session Chair
Franco Trabalzini
Moderator-Speaker Moderator-Speaker
Yukiko Iino
Speaker Speaker
Erdem Atalay Çetinkaya
Ediz Yorgancılar
Erdem Atalay Çetinkaya
<p>July 2018- Current University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and ResearchHospital, Antalya,Turkey</p> <p>December 1999 – July 2018,Antalya Ataturk Government Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Antalya,Turkey</p> <p>Board Certification 2007 Turkish Board of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery</p> <p>2005 Manchester Royal Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Manchester, U.K.</p> <p>1997 The University Of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.</p>
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Yukiko Iino
<p>Graduated from Tohoku University School of Medicine. Professor of Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center. Director of Department of Otolarynglogy, Tokyo Kita Medical Center.</p>
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Ediz Yorgancılar
<p>Education:1986-1992 M.D. Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey</p> <p>Postdoctoral Training:1994-2000 Resident, Department of Ear Nose Throat, Medical</p> <p>Faculty Hospital, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey</p> <p>Work Experience:2001-2007 Government Hospital, Mardin, Turkey</p> <p>2007- 2020 Department of Ear Nose Throat, Dicle University, Medical Faculty, Diyarbakir, Turkey</p> <p>2020-2023 Department of Ear Nose Throat, Uskudar University, Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey</p> <p>2023- Private ENT and odiovestibuler clinic</p> <p>Academic Appointments:</p> <p>2007- 2013 Assistant Professor, Department of Ear Nose Throat,</p> <p>Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakir, Turkey</p> <p>2013-2020 Associated Professor, Department of Ear Nose Throat,</p> <p>Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakir, Turkey</p> <p>2020-2023 Professor, Department of Ear Nose Throat,</p> <p>Uskudar University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey</p> <p>Licensure and Certification:</p> <p>1992 Medical School Diploma, Istanbul University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey</p> <p>2000 Certificate of Ear Nose Throat, Ministry of Health, Turkey</p> <p>Memberships in Professional Societies:</p> <p>IWGEES (International Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery)</p> <p>TWGEES (Turkish Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery)</p> <p>American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery</p> <p>EAONO(European Academy Otology Neuro- Otology)</p> <p>Turkish Society of Otology Neuro-Otology</p> <p>MSOA (Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology)</p> <p>Turkish Society of Otolaryngology and Head &Neck Surgery</p>
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Franco Trabalzini
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