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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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2005-01, Vol.119 (1), p.32-33
Main Authors: Bhalla, R K, Lesser, T H J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(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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Summary: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