Use of the argon laser in the treatment of malleus fixation.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-1990
Abstract
This case demonstrates the use of the argon laser for ossicular mobilization. A preoperative audiologic evaluation revealed a severe conductive hearing loss, with a maximum air-bone gap. Since normal drilling procedures would result in a sensorineural hearing loss, the argon laser was chosen to remove a bony spur connecting the malleus to the posterior canal wall. When using the argon laser, no disarticulation of the incus and stapes is required. Postoperative audiologic evaluation revealed normal hearing sensitivity bilaterally.
Volume
116
Issue
8
First Page
975
Last Page
976
ISSN
0886-4470
Published In/Presented At
Sands, C. J., & Napolitano, N. (1990). Use of the argon laser in the treatment of malleus fixation. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 116(8), 975–976. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1990.01870080097026
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2378729
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article