title: [Evolution of the operative technique. The rigid system stapedectomy].
abstract: In our Clinic, from 1987 up to 1993, 296 patients suffering from otosclerotic disease underwent stapedotomy, either using a classical or modified technique. The Authors reported the almost total disappearance of post-operative vertiginous symptomatology and a very good functional recovery; they believe that the placing of the prosthesis before disjointing the stapes, thereby allowing operation on a rigid structure, helps reduce labif1nthine traumatism. Moreover, stapedotomy with inversion of surgical times requires only a 24-hour hospitalization, with obvious advantages both for patient and clinic.
authors.affiliation: Università di Siena.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Livi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ruosi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Motta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008875:Middle Aged; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000266:history; D016896:Treatment Outcome