A Critical Look Into Stapedotomy Learning Curve: Influence of Patient Characteristics and Different Criteria Defining Success [PDF]
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2021 Purpose: To evaluate stapedotomy learning curve with cumulative summation methodology using different success criteria (ie, air-bone gap [ABG] ≤10 dB, ABG ≤15 dB, restoration of interaural symmetry, or hearing threshold gain >20 dB), and to assess ...
Andrea Lovato MD +6 more
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Hyperacusis and stapes surgery: An observation in fifty patients after stapedotomy [PDF]
Journal of Otology, 2021 Objective: To assess hyperacusis after stapedotomy and its possible influencing factors. Study design: Prospective, interventional, and longitudinal study. Setting: A tertiary referral center.
Mariline Santos +4 more
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Diode Laser Stapedotomy: Audiological Results and Clinical Safety [PDF]
Audiology ResearchBackground 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 +4 more
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Stapedotomy and Stapedectomy Outcomes as Surgical Approaches in Juvenile Otosclerosis: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 2019 Background: Pediatric otosclerosis is characterized by progressive conductive hearing loss with a relatively low incidence, compared to adults. The treatment approaches range from conservative options, such as hearing aids, to surgical managements ...
Shahrokh Khoshsirat +3 more
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Audiometric and Vestibular Function after Classic and Reverse Stapedotomy [PDF]
MedicinaBackground 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 ...
Janez Rebol, Petra Povalej Bržan
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Post‐stapedotomy dizziness after applying topical steroid on footplate: A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyBackground Otosclerosis is characterized by abnormal bone growth in the otie capsule. Nowadays, stapedotomy is commonly used for otosclerosis treatment. Currently, postoperative dizziness has been associated with stapedotomy.
Behrouz Barati +3 more
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Ear, Nose and Throat JournalObjective: 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
Jeng-Wen Chen
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Stapedotomy or Stapedectomy: Does It Really Matter? [PDF]
International Archives of OtorhinolaryngologyIntroduction 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 +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 OtorhinolaryngologyIntroduction: 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 +5 more
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Comparison between MatriX and mAXIS titanium prosthesis in stapedotomy: prospective study and review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of OtologyBackground 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 +6 more
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