title: Options in ossiculoplasty.
abstract: To achieve good results in ossicular reconstruction residual and recurrent disease must be eliminated. The surgeon must assess the anatomic, physiologic and pathologic situation and consider the available options. Staging is mandatory in many cases. Indication, surgical technique, hearing results and causes of failure are presented in a retrospective study of 138 consecutive operations.
authors.affiliation: Maadi Armed Forces Hospital, School of Medicine Ein Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: el Seifi
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fouad
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome