Revision ossiculoplasty.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2006
Abstract
Although ossiculoplasty, also known as ossicular chain reconstruction (OCR), was attempted initially in the early 1900s, it was not until the 1950s that it became commonplace and relatively well understood. Since then, there have been numerous technologic advances and a gain in the understanding of ossiculoplasty. However, successful OCR with resulting long-term stability can be a daunting task. Typically, the most common condition requiring revision OCR is chronic suppurative otitis media (COM) with or without cholesteatoma. Primary and revision OCR are performed also for blunt and penetrating trauma-induced conductive hearing loss, congenital defects (eg, atresia), and benign and malignant tumors. Typically, reconstruction in ears with COM is more difficult than in ears without infection. This article discusses the key factors involved in successful revision OCR.
Volume
39
Issue
4
First Page
699
Last Page
712
ISSN
0030-6665
Published In/Presented At
Samy, R. N., & Pensak, M. L. (2006). Revision ossiculoplasty. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 39(4), 699–vi. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2006.05.005
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
16895779
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology
Document Type
Article