A new treatment algorithm for advanced otosclerosis, based on the clinical experience of Dutch investigators and supported by a literature review they conducted, suggests that the window for successful cochlear implantation (CI) in patients with severe disease is narrower than some otolaryngologists may believe .
Understanding Otosclerosis Etiology and Impacting Factors
What is the current understanding of the etiology of otosclerosis and what are the genetic and environmental factors that have been implicated in the disease? Background: A common disease characterized by […]
KTP and CO2 Laser Fiber Stapedotomy Compared
What is the safety and efficacy of the OmniGuide handheld fiber for CO2 laser stapedotomy as compared to the handheld potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser in patients undergoing stapedotomy for […]
Is This Patient Operable?
Survey of otologists reveals differences of opinion on treatment, surgery for otosclerosis with vertigo