Key points
* Following mastoid surgery, the application of MPD is believed to minimize postoperative complications, such as hematoma, seroma, and wound infection.
* MPD can cause severe discomfort, headaches, stress associated with their removal or pressure scaring, and they are less tolerated by children.
* The present study was based on a review of the tertiary center charts between 2010-2020. We analysed the data according to two groups: children who received a mastoid pressure dressing for 24-hours postoperatively and children who did not receive any pressure dressing.
* Evaluation of postoperative complications following mastoidectomy showed no significant differences between the groups.
* The use of MPD evidences a deleterious effect on postoperative pain, as patients with MPD reported worse VAS results.