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The Microscopic Transcanal Approach in Stapes Surgery Revisited
Published on: February 16, 2022
Revision Stapes Surgery
Hitomi Sakano1, Jeffrey P Harris2,3
1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
This review briefly covers the history of stapedectomy, discusses the indications and problems encountered with revision surgery, and provides case examples with solutions.
Recent Findings:
Revision surgery is challenging and successful outcome even in the most experienced specialists is 45-71%, which is far less than that of primary surgery.
Summary:
Careful evaluation of the reasons for reoperation, anticipation of the common problems, and patient education on reasonable expectations are all very important for success.

