Spahn B, Koestler C, Herrmann D, Voelker J, Engert J, Kurz A, Hagen R, Cebulla M, Rak K. The Stapes Head Coupler-A Flexible and Safe Option for Vibroplasty.
Otol Neurotol 2024;
45:11-17. [PMID:
38085759 DOI:
10.1097/mao.0000000000004060]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the surgical approach and the audiological outcome of a stapes head coupler in active middle ear implant surgery.
STUDY DESIGN
Retrospective data analysis.
SETTING
Tertiary referral center with a large active middle ear implant program.
PATIENTS
Twelve patients with active middle ear implant surgery.
INTERVENTIONS
Therapeutic surgical approach for hearing rehabilitation in human subjects.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
Auditory brainstem response, sound field thresholds, vibrogram, speech perception in the Freiburger monosyllabic word test.
RESULTS
The stapes head was attached safely in different coupling situations. Audiological outcomes were similar to the audiological performance of established vibroplasty couplers presented in the literature.
CONCLUSION
The stapes head coupler is a new and safe tool for vibroplasty with a good audiological outcome.
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