title: Stapedectomy--in depth analysis of 2405 cases.
abstract: An optical reader system used in conjunction with a CDC 6400 computer was utilized to obtain data summaries related to the stapedectomy procedure. Medical and audiological data of 2405 cases undergoing surgery for otosclerosis were analyzed. Results are reported in tabular, figurative and descriptive forms.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001844:Bone Conduction; D002648:Child; D003201:Computers; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006320:Hearing Tests; D006753:Hospital Records; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008501:Medical Records, Problem-Oriented; D008875:Middle Aged; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011300:Preoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013201:Stapes Surgery