Middle ear prosthesis

A middle ear prosthesis is constructed of a bio-active bio-compatible glass. The prosthesis includes a substantially disc-like base member, one base surface of which is adapted to bond to the tympanic membrane, and a substantially cylindrical stem member projecting from the other base surface. The a...

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Hauptverfasser: HENCH, LARRY L, SPILMAN, DEREK B, MERWIN, GERALD E
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A middle ear prosthesis is constructed of a bio-active bio-compatible glass. The prosthesis includes a substantially disc-like base member, one base surface of which is adapted to bond to the tympanic membrane, and a substantially cylindrical stem member projecting from the other base surface. The axis of the stem member is offset from the center of the base member and perpendicular to the base surface.