Use of tragal cartilage with the total ossicular replacement prosthesis.
A method was developed for the use of tragal cartilage and perichondrium with the total ossicular replacement prosthesis. The method involves securing the flat base of the prosthesis in a perichondrial tunnel on the cartilage to stabilize the prosthesis, prevent extrusion, and promote vascularization.
D002356:Cartilage; D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External; D006801:Humans; D011095:Polyethylenes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods
D011095:Polyethylenes