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Fenestration: a twenty-five-year evaluation.

D N Brooks

    The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Long-term follow-up of otosclerosis surgery shows mixed hearing results, but most patients would still opt for the procedure. Fenestration may offer some protection against age-related hearing loss.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Audiology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Otosclerosis is a common cause of conductive hearing loss.
    • Fenestration surgery was historically performed to address hearing loss in otosclerosis patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term outcomes of fenestration surgery for otosclerosis.
    • To assess hearing levels, hearing aid use, patient satisfaction, and the impact on age-related hearing decline.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of patients who underwent fenestration for otosclerosis.
    • Follow-up assessment at least 25 years post-surgery.
    • Evaluation of hearing thresholds, hearing aid usage, and patient-reported outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • Adequate follow-up was obtained for 28 of 58 patients.
    • Three patients maintained hearing above the social adequacy level (30 dB HL).
    • Half of the subjects had hearing significantly better than pre-surgery.
    • Over half used hearing aids with high satisfaction.
    • Four out of five would have the surgery again.
    • Fenestrated ears showed a slower rate of age-related hearing decline in males compared to the general population.

    Conclusions:

    • Fenestration surgery for otosclerosis provides limited long-term hearing improvement for most patients.
    • Despite mixed hearing outcomes, patient satisfaction and willingness to undergo the procedure again are high.
    • The residual conductive impairment may offer a protective effect against acoustic insult and age-related hearing loss.