A physical study of vibrating membranes in developing a middle ear prosthesis.
We present a prosthesis meant to replace the tympano-ossicular set as well as the measuring apparatus for developing and characterizing this prosthesis. Such biocompatible materials as silicone elastomer and Teflon are used. Effects due to aging and sterilization have been negligible. Comparisons with anatomic specimens have yielded good results. Furthermore, the first clinical trials with this prosthesis have been promising.
Ledoux
L
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Laboratoire d'Acoustique Ultrasons (Unité Associée 253 au C.N.R.S.), Faculté Libre des Sciences, Lille, France.
Defebvre
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A
Pouliquen
J
J
Vaneecloo
F M
FM
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014432:Tympanic Membrane; D014732:Vibration
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D012826:Silicone Elastomers