Otosclerosis revision surgery in Sweden: hearing outcome, predictive factors and complications

ConclusionsThe hearing results after revision surgery in Sweden is somewhat inferior to those of previously published results involving large centers. Postoperative deafness may be as much as fivefold more common after revision surgery than after primary surgery. Meticulous reading of previous charts and honest counseling regarding the risks and expectations is mandatory before planning revision surgery for otosclerosis.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research