Gusher in stapes surgery: a systematic review.

Matteo Alicandri-CiufelliGiulia MolinariMaria Silvia RosaDaniele MonzaniLivio Presutti

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2019)

The unexpected occurrence of gusher during stapes surgery represents a relevant issue for the otologic surgeon. Its management most commonly consists in plugging the oval window and the tympanic cavity. In most of the cases, a stapes prosthesis could be positioned. The results on hearing and vestibular functions are widely variable.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
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