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stapedectomy [‚stā·pə′dek·tə·mē] (medicine) Surgical reconstruction of the junction of the ossicular chain of the middle ear with the oval window of the inner ear, fixed in place by otosclerosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The diagnosis of otosclerosis was confirmed at surgery, and a total stapedectomy was performed. In an operation called a stapedectomy, a surgeon (otolaryngologist or otologist) bypasses the diseased bone with a prosthetic device that allows sound waves to be passed to the inner ear. [15,16] As in BPPV, this disorder can occur after head trauma, although there are many other causes such as stapedectomy and barotrauma. |
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