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This may be because the sac is difficult to identify and decompress accurately without causing surgical trauma.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215114001017_sec2\"><jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title><jats:p>In order to test this idea, transmastoid decompression was simulated in 5 cadaver half heads and the anatomy of the endolymphatic sac was reviewed in a further 14 specimens.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215114001017_sec3\"><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p>The endolymphatic sac was found and confirmed by histology in all five simulated decompressions. A newly described feature, a trapezoid thickening of dura, was a useful guide. The review showed that the sac was constant proximally, but variable distally. The posterior semicircular canal, posterior fossa dura and sigmoid sinus are at risk during dissection.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215114001017_sec4\"><jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title><jats:p>The endolymphatic sac may be identified on inspection by an overlying patch of dura, thereby reducing exploratory dissection. 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