Results of the retro-aural two stages fenestration operation for hearing impairment due to otosclerosis.
1951
L RUEDI, and
R SCHNEIDER, and
P EGLI, and
P PERK
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D010040
Otosclerosis
Formation of spongy bone in the labyrinth capsule which can progress toward the STAPES (stapedial fixation) or anteriorly toward the COCHLEA leading to conductive, sensorineural, or mixed HEARING LOSS. Several genes are associated with familial otosclerosis with varied clinical signs.
Otospongiosis,Otoscleroses,Otospongioses
D005276
Fenestration, Labyrinth
The surgical creation of a new opening in the labyrinth of the ear for the restoration of hearing in cases of OTOSCLEROSIS. (Dorland, 27th ed)