The case for small fenestra stapedectomy.
Eight hundred stapedectomies were analyzed to evaluate the long-term results with four prostheses. It was concluded that limitation of fenestra size played a most important part in the outcome of stapedectomy, especially in regard to the preservation of high-frequency bone conduction response over prolonged periods. Other advantages deriving from small fenestra stapedectomy included significantly fewer fistulae and severe sensorineural losses.
D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010046:Oval Window, Ear; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*