| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4125154 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The annulus has a horseshoe-like shape and gradually thins out almost symmetrically, reaching anteriorly and posteriorly about 15 percent of the maximal caliber at the manubrial axis. These new data may provide guidance in transcanal middle ear exploration and suggest the possibility of varied functions attributable to the annulus regarding middle ear sound transmission and TM vibratory properties. The data may contribute to understanding the development of marginal perforations and posterior superior retraction pockets.
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Authors
Firas MD, Dov MD, Joelle MD, Gilead MD,