title: Stapedectomy technique.
abstract: This article reviews the evolution of the author's stapedectomy technique from total footplate removal with single loop wire prosthesis and Gelfoam seal to small fenestra stapedectomy with platinum ribbon piston prosthesis and blood seal. The author concludes that the microdrill is effective, safe, and cost effective for performing this procedure. Since using this technique, the author has had no cases of sensorineural hearing loss and few complaints of dizziness or vertigo.
authors.affiliation: House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: House
mesh_terms: D005276:Fenestration, Labyrinth / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis; D010046:Oval Window, Ear / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods