title: [Synthetics and metals in the middle ear (author's transl)].
abstract: A short review of synthetics and metals, which are used in middle ear surgery, is given. The own proceeding in otosclerosis and tympanoplasty is described. Special attention is drawn to the use of ventilating tubes for the treatment of sero-mucous otitis.
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D009757:Nylons; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010969:Plastics; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D012828:Silicones; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000379:methods; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D008670:Metals; D009757:Nylons; D010969:Plastics; D011095:Polyethylenes; D012828:Silicones; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
vernacular_title: Kuntstoffe und Metalle im Mittelohr.