Long‑term histological results of ossicular chain reconstruction using bioceramic implants

Long-term histological fate of cartilage in ossicular reconstruction.

Feasibility of ossicular chain reconstruction with resin cement.

INTRODUCTION Disjunction of ossicular chain is a common finding in middle ear chronic disease. In addition to ossicular interposition, various materials have been used for reconstruction, such as ceramic prostheses, polyethylene, and titanium. OBJECTIVE Because of the high cost of the available options, the authors propose to reconstruct the ossicular chain with resin cement, a material typic...

Effect of Ossicular Reconstruction on Tinnitus

Background and Objective:Tinnitus is hearing a sound without an external source, which occurs anywhere in the head and one or both ears. It is one of the most common symptoms associated with hearing loss due to chronic otitis media. This study aimed to determine the effect of autologous primary ossicular reconstruction on the recovery of tinnitus due to chronic otitis media. Materials and Meth...

Surgical reconstruction of the ossicular chain with custom 3D printed ossicular prosthesis

Background: Conductive hearing loss due to ossicular abnormalities occurs from many causes, including trauma, infection, cholesteatoma, surgery and congenital anomalies. Surgical reconstruction of the ossicular chain is a wellestablished procedure for repair of ossicular defects, but is still plagued by high failure rates. Underlying disease and proper sizing of prostheses are two challenges th...

Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Symptoms Unmasked by Ossicular Chain Reconstruction.

S uperior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) was first described in 1998 among patients experiencing an unusual combination of auditory and vestibular symptoms. Common symptoms include autophony, aural fullness, and dizziness/vertigo. Patients often exhibit soundand pressure-induced eye movements on examination and lowfrequency conductive hearing loss on audiometric testing. The pathophysiolo...