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Turkish Archives of Otolaryngology 2001; 39(4): 281-286 Abstract |
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Stapes
Surgery: Our Clinical Results Stapes
Cerrahisi: Klinik
Sonuçlarımız |
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| Erciyes Univesity, Medical Faculty, Department of ENT, Kayseri, Turkey |
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| Otosclerosis, stapedotomy, stapedectomy |
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Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to examine the results for patients who
had a stapes surgery to correct air-bone gap in otosclerosis.
Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis were made in 29 patients. Charts were reviewed for technique, audiological test results and complications. Closure of the air-bone gap was assessed according to the following classification system: satisfactory, (closure at <10 dB); partially satisfactory, (closure at >10 dB); unsatisfactory (no closure) or poor. Results: The mean air-bone gap was 34.8 dB before surgery. Small fenestra stapedotomy was performed in 19 ears (63%) and partial or total stapedectomy were performed in 11 ears (27%) under general anesthesia. Satisfactory and partially satisfactory closure of air-bone gap were obtained in 26 cases (87%). Sensorineural hearing loss occurred in one case (3%) in early postoperative period. Conclusion: Surgery for otosclerosis is a safe and effective method for restoring hearing. Complications are rare. |
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İbrahim Ketenci, MD Erciyes Univesity, Medical Faculty, Department of ENT, Kayseri - Türkiye, Phone: (0352) 437 49 01 / 21432, Fax: (0352) 437 91 64 e-mail: ketenci@erciyes.edu.tr
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Türk Otolarengoloji Arşivi / Turkish Archives of Otolaryngology |
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Copyright © 2002-2005 by the Turkish Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. |
