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Stapedectomy techniques in residency training
Author(s) -
Strunk Chester L.,
Quinn Francis B.,
Bailey Byron J.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-199202000-00003
Subject(s) - stapedectomy , footplate , otosclerosis , medicine , micromanipulator , optometry , audiology , computer science , engineering , artificial intelligence , mechanical engineering
The KTP‐532 laser has decreased the technical difficulty involved in teaching and performing a stapedectomy in our residency program. Use of this laser has resulted in improved hearing and a decreased number of major and minor complications compared to an equal number of large fenestra stapedectomies performed with hand‐held instruments. The major disadvantages of the KTP‐532 laser are its cost and limited availability, and the inconvenience of a micromanipulator. The laser should not be relied upon entirely in performing a stapedotomy on a thick footplate. The University of Texas Medical Branch experience in training residents in both large and small fenestra stapedectomy is reported.