Bilateral Congenital Ossicular Anomalies: Are the Anomalies Symmetric for Both Ears?
Eun-Kyeong YeonHyo One SonHanwool John SungJin Woong ChoiPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
The severity of ossicular abnormalities and hearing loss in patients with bilateral COAs were symmetrical between ears, thereby enabling prediction of the characteristics of the contralateral ear based on the findings observed in 1 ear. These symmetric clinical features can aid surgeons when operating on the contralateral ear.
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