Acta Otolaryngol. 1977 Mar-Apr;83(3):328-35. doi: 10.3109/00016487709128852.

Otosclerosis surgery.

Acta oto-laryngologica

T Palva, J Kärjä, A Palva

PMID: 855659 DOI: 10.3109/00016487709128852

Abstract

Results of otosclerosis surgery using the stapes footplate removal with various types of reconstruction are reported in 456 ears (360 patients). Primary success was obtained in around 95% while 83% retained their improvement over the years. The posterior crus on fascia has become the preferred method because of its stability and relative lack of inner ear complications. Inner ear damage is mostly due to perilymph fistulae, which should be promptly recognized and repaired, since revision after the ear has become deaf does not restore hearing. Some late inner ear losses may be due to reactions to foreign material introduced with the graft. Bilateral operations should not be done if the first operation was difficult or caused vertigo for several days.

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MeSH terms

• Acoustic Stimulation
• Auditory Perception
• Bone Conduction
• Disability Evaluation
• Hearing Tests
• Humans
• Oroantral Fistula / etiology
• Otosclerosis / surgery
• Postoperative Complications
• Stapes Surgery / adverse effects
• Stapes Surgery / methods
• Tympanic Membrane / injuries

Publication Types

• Comparative Study
• Journal Article

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