Ossicular Reconstruction With Various Degrees of Malleus Preservation in Patients With Chronic Otitis Media

Conclusions: Our results indicate that complex cases compromised by adhesions, cholesteatoma, and cholesterol granuloma have worse outcomes regarding hearing improvement and success rates, while those with intact stapes suprastructure have better outcomes. Malleus was maximally preserved in the patients of this study; however, this showed no significant prognostic benefit in hearing.PMID:38411122 | DOI:10.1177/01455613241230843
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research