Abstract Introduction Chronic otitis media is a widely prevalent condition in developing countries and is a cause of correctable hearing loss. The most frequent ossicular chain defect found during surgery for chronic otitis media has been a discontinuity of the incudostapedial joint. This study observes the effect of incudostapedial reconstruction ...
Published in Acta oto-laryngologica
Background: Tympanoplasty is regularly performed in various ages but data about the procedure in elderly is insufficient. Objectives: To compare the success rates and hearing outcomes of fascia and perichondrium grafts used for tympanoplasty in patients >65 years and to evaluate the prognostic factors affecting the success of tympanoplasty. Methods...
Published in The Pan African medical journal
The coupling on the back side of an FMT distinctly affects its vibration range. In this regard, the RWSC and silicone of 40A Shore hardness yield the least impairment of vibration. Thus, the RWSC may be a feasible option in round window vibroplasty when additionally connected to the FMT opposite from the round window membrane. This article is prote...
Published in Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Objective Transcanal exclusive endoscopic ear surgery requires the management of the endoscope and the surgical instruments in the external auditory canal. Bleeding in this narrow space is one of the most challenging issues, especially for novice endoscopic ear surgeons. We aim to assess the severity and occurrence of bleeding and describe strategi...
Published in The Laryngoscope
To systematically review the results of type 1 tympanoplasty with temporalis fascia (TF) versus cartilage in patients with chronic otitis media (COM) for graft integration and hearing improvement. The English language literature (until June 1, 2016) was searched, using Medline (via PubMed), Scopus, ProQuest, Ovid, Cochrane database, and Google Scho...
Published in Audiology research
Published in Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Objective Determine rates of success after revision titanium ossicular chain reconstruction with either partial or total ossicular replacement prosthesis and assess preoperative factors predicting positive outcomes. Study Design Case series with planned data collection. Setting Tertiary hospital. Subjects and Methods The charts of 76 surgical patie...
Published in Vestnik otorinolaringologii
Цель исследования - определить возможности использования биосовместимого клея на основе цианакрилата для укрепления реконструированных элементов среднего уха и влияние на регенерацию хрящевой ткани. В качестве объекта исследования была использована хрящевая ткань ушных раковин кроликов-самцов калифорнийской породы. Ушной хрящ подвергали деструкции ...
Published in The Laryngoscope
To analyze cost and compare cholesteatoma recidivism and hearing outcomes with single-stage and second-look operative strategies. Retrospective review and cost analysis. Adult and pediatric patients who underwent a tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma with a single-stage or second-look operative strategy were identified. Variables inc...
