Malleus osteotomy: improving access to the anterior tympanum

Access to the anterior tympanic cavity is often restricted by the handle of the malleus. The aim of this paper is to describe a surgical malleus osteotomy that allows the malleus handle to swing superiorly. The authors have found few problems related to this technique, especially with regard to rest...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 2005-01, Vol.119 (1), p.32-33
Hauptverfasser:	Bhalla, R K, Lesser, T H J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	(RF) Otorhinolaryngology Biological and medical sciences Ear Eardrum Hearing loss Humans Malleus Malleus - surgery Medical sciences Middle Operative Osteotomy Osteotomy - methods Otology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Surgical Procedures Trauma Tympanic Membrane
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Zusammenfassung:	Access to the anterior tympanic cavity is often restricted by the handle of the malleus. The aim of this paper is to describe a surgical malleus osteotomy that allows the malleus handle to swing superiorly. The authors have found few problems related to this technique, especially with regard to restoration of normal post-operative hearing.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1258/0022215053222851