A Study on Ossicular Reconstructive Procedures and its Audiological Outcome
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) constitutes a major public health problem in children and adults in the developing world. Current work aimed to study the ossicular reconstructive procedures and its audiological outcome. Material and Methods: Patients aged more than 16 years, diagnosed with CSOM and posted for middle ear surgery were included. Patients who were less than 16, had malignancy of middle ear, otitis externa or previous history of ear surgery were excluded. Results: Cortical mastoidectomy was done in majority of cases along with TM. It recorded a mean improvement of 11.30 db in 6th month post op audiological improvement. Loss of 8.30db was observed in case where cortical mastoidectomy with type 1 tympanoplasty was done along with conchal cartilage kept medial to temporalis fascia graft. Conclusion: An improvement of 18.35 db is seen in cases where malleus was reshaped and articulated with stapes.
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Santhanakrishnakumar B, Balasubramanian C, HEBER ANANDAN
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