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Audiometric and Vestibular Function after Classic and Reverse Stapedotomy [PDF]

Medicina (Lithuania)
Background and Objectives: Besides classical stapedotomy, reverse stapedotomy has been used for many years in the management of otosclerosis. Our study aims to investigate whether reversing the surgical steps in stapedotomy impacts vestibular function ...
Petra Povalej Brzan, Janez Rebol
exaly   +4 more sources

Diode Laser Stapedotomy: Audiological Results and Clinical Safety [PDF]

Audiology Research
Background and objectives: Stapedotomy is the surgical treatment for otosclerosis, with excellent results in terms of hearing recovery. Various laser systems have proven to be an interesting alternative to the conventional technique, allowing for a more ...
Daniela Parrino, Guglielmo Romano, Graziano Pavan, Paolo Castelnuovo, Maurizio Bignami   +4 more
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Factors Associated With Hearing Outcomes After Stapedotomy in Taiwanese Patients With Clinical Otosclerosis

Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Objective: To examine the clinical factors associated with the effectiveness of stapedotomy in improving hearing sensitivity in Taiwanese patients with otosclerosis. Methods: In this retrospective study, we reviewed the medical records of 31 patients (36
Kai-Nan Lin, Wan-Ting Shih, Jeng-Wen Chen   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Stapedotomy or Stapedectomy: Does It Really Matter? [PDF]

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction Otosclerosis leads to stapes fixation and consequent conductive hearing loss. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment, and it can be achieved through small fenestra stapedotomy or stapedectomy. Despite the first being favored by most,
Francisco Teixeira-Marques, Rita Vaz Osório, Mónica Teixeira, Joana Rebelo, Sandra Gerós, Diamantino Helena, António Faria de Almeida, Pedro Oliveira   +7 more
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Agreement between HRCT Imaging and Intraoperative Measurements in Predicting Stapedotomy Prosthesis Length in Otosclerosis Patients [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of preoperative high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) imaging in measuring the distance from the long process of the incus to the footplate and its potential for predicting the optimal ...
Mohammad Reza Afzalzadeh, Farzaneh Khoroushi, Abolfazl Zanjani Tabasi, Yazdan Gholami Chenaran, Mohsen Rajati, Hassan Mehrad-Majd   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Comparison between MatriX and mAXIS titanium prosthesis in stapedotomy: prospective study and review of the literature [PDF]

Journal of Otology
Background Stapes prostheses play a crucial role in improving auditory performance and facilitating the patient's reintegration into social life. However, determining the ideal characteristics of a prosthesis and identifying the best commercially ...
Angelo Immordino, Pollarolo Marco, Francesco Lorusso, Federico Sireci, Palmira Immordino, Salvatore Gallina, Francesco Dispenza   +6 more
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Effectiveness of Stapedotomy in Improving Audibility and Quality of Life in Patients with Unilateral Otosclerosis – A Retrospective Study [PDF]

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Andrzej Pastuszak, Elżbieta Gos, Aleksandra Kolodziejak, Łukasz Plichta, Piotr Henryk Skarzynski   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Interventions for the Diagnosis and Management of Otosclerosis: An Umbrella Review. [PDF]

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Abstract Objective Perform an umbrella review (a systematic review of systematic reviews) to identify interventions for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of otosclerosis, to inform the development of the World Health Organization (WHO) Package of Ear and Hearing Care Interventions (PEHCI). Data Sources PubMed, Scopus, and Ovid MEDLINE databases
Chau IJ, McCray LR, Nguyen SA, Labadie RF, Der C, Dillard LK.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Short‐process incudo‐stapedioplasty in congenital ear malformation [PDF]

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Objectives Although various stapedotomy and stapedectomy techniques exist, anchoring the piston can be challenging. We present a novel surgical approach for treating congenital stapes malformations with an atypical facial nerve trajectory.
Ryotaro Omichi, Shin Kariya, Akiko Sugaya, Mizuo Ando   +3 more
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Learning Curve for CO₂ Laser Stapedotomy: A Single-Surgeon Experience in South Korea. [PDF]

Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
This study defines the learning curve for CO2 laser‐assisted incus‐stapedotomy in a low‐volume East Asian setting. Using Bayesian and cumulative sum analyses of 100 consecutive cases, we identified a robust proficiency transition at approximately the 30th case.
Nam DW, Jeon H, Koo JW.
europepmc   +2 more sources