Comparison of two different methods of prosthesis placement in otosclerosis

Objective: Choice and positioning of the prosthesis is a fundamental element in successful operations for otosclerosis. The present study compares two different techniques placing when undertaking surgery Materials Methods: A retrospective review was undertaken records from 50 cases individuals (33 women, 17 men) undergoing stapedotomy between years 2009 2016. Two alternative procedures were used: “reverse” technique, placement preceded stapes removal; “conventional” followed removal. These groups labeled 1 2, respectively. There 25 each. compared hearing outcome incidence complications. Results: An air-bone gap below 20 dB obtained 80% following reverse 76% after conventional surgery. difference lacked statistical significance (p>0.05). single case group required revision procedure since taken out 4 months post-surgery. In sustained an injury to chorda tympani. Vertigo symptoms occurred 7 1, 8 2.  Conclusion:  no significant treatments terms improved auditory function or fewer authors suggest clinicians' experience key factor deciding which technique favor.