State of the Art: Reconstruction with Synthetic PORP and TORP

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review article is to present salient pearls of successful ossiculoplasty, with particular attention paid to reconstructive strategies with synthetic partial ossicular prostheses and total ossicular prostheses.Recent FindingsA refined level of dexterity and an appropriate attention to detail are needed to optimize audiometric outcomes in ossiculoplasty, as is a fundamental understanding of middle ear mechanics and the consistent anatomical relationships that exist in the middle ear, but perhaps the most important determinant of long-term hearing outcomes in ossiculoplasty is the middle ear environment.SummarySuccessful ossiculoplasty requires a prudent and thoughtful approach to all phases of the patient ’s care, and the final audiometric result is a synergistic product requiring both careful preoperative assessment, thoughtful prosthesis selection, and proficient technical execution.
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research