| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5713656 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The degree of TMJ retroposition is negatively related to the severity of hearing loss among patients with congenital EAC bony atresia, and those with TMJ have suffered less severe hearing loss than those without. Although TMJ retroposition might be a disadvantage for patients undergoing EAC plasty and tympanoplasty, it must be considered for its influence on hearing loss severity and auditory canal abnormality when planning the surgical treatment. Different from normal surgical protocol for congenital EAC bony atresia, we commend other hearing reconstruction methods such as BAHA and VSB, even without intervention.
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Authors
Ran MS, Shouqin MD, Danni MD, Lin MS, Zhonglin MSc, Ying MS, Chenyi MS,