| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4122801 | Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This article reviews the causes of ossicular impairment, interpretations of chronic ear disease, and provides a structured approach to the surgical correction of conductive hearing loss. It discusses reasons for inadequate air bone gap closure following ossicular chain reconstruction. The article reviews the Austin-Kartush classification of ossicular impairment, which allows for classification of nearly any defect in the ossicular chain. Using the Austin-Kartush classification, our most common ossicular chain reconstruction techniques are presented. Alternatives to ossicular chain reconstruct are discussed. A surgical video of transcanal Vibroplasty is included and available for viewing online.
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Authors
Richard J. Wiet, R. Mark Wiet,