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Treatment consists of stapedectomy (removal of the stapes) and insertion of a prosthesis to restore partial or total hearing. This procedure is performed on only one ear at a time, beginning with the ear that has suffered greater damage. Alternative surgery includes stapedotomy (creation of a small hole in the stapes’footplate), through which a wire and piston are inserted. Recent procedural innovations involve laser surgery. Postoperatively, treatment includes antibiotics to prevent infection. If surgery isn’t possible, a hearing aid (air conduction aid with molded ear insert receiver) enables the patient to hear conversation in normal surroundings, although this therapy isn’t as effective as stapedectomy.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Oral fluoride, calcium, or vitamin D may help stabilize hearing loss. A hearing aid also may be used. Effective treatment consists of stapedectomy (removal of the stapes) and insertion of a prosthesis to restore partial or total hearing. This procedure is performed on only one ear at a time, beginning with the ear that has suffered greater damage. Alternative surgery includes stapedotomy (laser creation of a small hole in the stapes’footplate, through which a wire and piston are inserted).
Postoperatively, treatment includes hospitalization for 2 to 3 days and an antibiotic to prevent infection. If surgery isn’t possible, a hearing aid (air conduction aid with molded ear insert receiver) enables the patient to hear conversation in normal surroundings, although this therapy isn’t as effective as stapedectomy.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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