Prostheses for stapes surgery.

W H Slattery; J W House

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Prostheses for stapes surgery.

W H Slattery·J W House

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Abstract

A variety of different implants are available today for use by the otologic surgeon. All prostheses are well tolerated, and the risks of complication as a result of their implantation are comparable. The most commonly used prostheses are the wire-Teflon piston and the stainless steel bucket handle. Although the otologic surgeon has a wide variety of prostheses to choose from, most have a preference for one particular type. Results of hearing improvement following a successful stapedectomy is more a function of the surgeon's experience than of the type of prosthesis used. As James L. Sheehy, MD, so often says, "if a technique is working well for you, don't change for change's sake" (personal communication, 1994).

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Ear Ossicles Ear, Inner Ear, Middle History, 20th Century Humans Oval Window, Ear Prostheses and Implants Prosthesis Design Stapes Surgery Historical Article Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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W H Slattery, J W House. 1995. Prostheses for stapes surgery.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7596606/

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