Importance of Diameter of Long Process of Incus in Stapedotomy-New Findings From In Vivo Study

Abstract

Introduction Stapes surgery for otosclerosis is a precise surgical procedure. To achieve excellent hearing results, a firm and stable attachment of the prosthesis to the long process of incus (LPI) is necessary. The present study provides details on the attachment site in two dimensions to choose an appropriate prosthesis and to ensure firm attachment for better surgical outcomes.

Keywords

• Incus
• Stapedotomy
• Piston
• Otosclerosis
• Prosthesis