[Long-term effects of stapes elevation].
To assess the clinical value of stapes elevation, 38 cases had been followed-up for 1-12 years (average 6.7 years). The results revealed that hearing improvement rate (over 10 dB) was 94.7% in short term and 86.8% in long term follow-up. The long term regression rate was similar to that in stapedectomy, and no severe sensorineural hearing loss occurred. In addition, the vestibular reaction was slight, especially in reoperated cases. The stapes elevation was easy to perform as compared with stapedectomy. Therefore, this technique may be the first choice for stapes surgery.
Cao
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Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital.
Chen
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Deng
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001309:Auditory Threshold; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013201:Stapes Surgery / Q000379:methods*