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Malleostapedotomy in Patients With Stapes Fixation: A Systematic Review
The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 4, Page 1601-1613, April 2026.This systematic review analyses the current evidence on malleostapedotomy as a primary or revision procedure in patients with stapes fixation. Twenty‐five studies comprising 632 operated ears were included. Malleostapedotomy proved to be a safe and effective alternative to incus‐anchoring stapedoplasty, with favorable hearing outcomes and a low ...
Matteo Alicandri‐Ciufelli +4 more
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Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Objective Anterior tympanic membrane perforations—particularly in patients with a narrow external auditory canal—remain technically challenging due to limited visualization and inadequate anterior support. The inverted tympanomeatal flap technique has been proposed to address these issues, but evidence is limited.
Abdullah Belada
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Usefulness of image guidance in the surgical treatment of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma [PDF]
, 2013 The petrous apex is a pyramid-shaped structure, located medial to the inner ear and the intrapetrous segment of the internal carotid artery. Lesions of the petrous apex can be surgically treated through different surgical routes. Because of the important
A. Pietrantonio +5 more
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A Call for Screening: Hearing Loss and Chronic Otitis Media in Immigrants to Sweden
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2026.The prevalence of chronic otitis media was 2.3% and hearing impairment was found in 15.2% in this cohort of adult immigrants to Sweden attending Swedish language classes. As learning a new language is crucial to integration into society, we advocate for the inclusion of screening audiometry in the general health check‐up for immigrants.
Sofie Kraft +3 more
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A Comparison of quality of life outcomes following different techniques of mastoid surgery [PDF]
, 2015 - Background: Mastoid surgery carried out to treat chronic otitis media (COM) can lead to an improvement in objective and subjective measures post-operatively.
A Miles +8 more
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Unraveling Chronic Pain: From Mechanisms and Risks to Diagnosis and Treatment
MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.Chronic pain arises through distinct molecular pathways categorized into nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic types. Nociceptive pain begins with TRP channel activation in peripheral nociceptors, signaling via Aδ‐ and C‐fibers through the spinal dorsal horn and spinothalamic tracts to the brain, regulated by descending inhibition and involving ...
Xiaofeng Dai +3 more
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The pursuit of a cholesteatoma by harvey cushing: staged approach to a complex skull base tumor [PDF]
, 2014 Objective The evolution of neurosurgical techniques during Harvey Cushing's practice was immense. The authors illustrate this evolution using archived historical records from Harvey Cushing.
Cohen-Gadol, Aaron A., Malekpour, Mahdi
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Preoperative Imaging for Cochlear Implantation: A Global Consensus
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 174, Issue 4, Page 1109-1121, April 2026.Abstract Objective Preoperative imaging is vital for cochlear implant surgeries, aiding diagnosis, and surgical planning. This study evaluated global practices and the value of preoperative imaging through an international survey. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among international cochlear implantation experts using a 112‐item ...
Farid Alzhrani +46 more
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Hearing disorders in Turner’s syndrome [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: Turner’s Syndrome (TS) is associated with hearing disorders in about 20 to 50% of affected individuals. The most common hearing disorders include congenital auricular malformations, recurrent otitis media and sensorineural hearing loss ...
CIANFRONE, Giancarlo +2 more
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