Anatomical Variations of the Epitympanum and the Usable Space for Middle Ear Implants Analyzed With CT-assisted Imaging Using a Tablet-based Software

Conclusion: The reported descriptive data regarding the anatomy of the epitympanum emphasizes the importance of preoperative planning, especially since the height of the epitympanum showed great interindividual variance potentially limiting implantation of AMEIs. The herein used tablet-based software seems to be convenient for preoperative assessment of individual anatomy in the hand of otosurgeons.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: MIDDLE EAR AND MASTOID DISEASE Source Type: research