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Stapedectomy in residency training.

T L Engel, R A Schindler

    The Laryngoscope
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Training otolaryngology residents in stapedectomy is feasible despite declining otosclerosis cases. Senior residents achieved significant hearing improvement in 75% of patients undergoing stapes surgery with close supervision.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Surgical Training

    Background:

    • The incidence of otosclerosis cases has decreased, raising concerns about resident training in stapedectomy.
    • Adequate training in stapes surgery is crucial for otolaryngology residents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of training senior residents in stapedectomy.
    • To determine if residents can achieve successful outcomes in stapes surgery under faculty supervision.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 44 consecutive total stapedectomies performed by senior residents at the University of California, San Francisco.
    • Procedures performed under local anesthesia using wire-vein or wire-perichondrium techniques.
    • Assessment of hearing outcomes based on bone conduction thresholds at speech frequencies (500, 1000, 2000 Hz).

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    Main Results:

    • 75% of patients achieved closure to within 10 dB of preoperative bone conduction.
    • 93% of patients achieved closure to within 20 dB.
    • No patient experienced worsening of hearing; 9% had self-limited complications, with no permanent adverse events.

    Conclusions:

    • Resident training in stapes surgery is possible even with reduced otosclerosis caseloads.
    • Consistent surgical techniques and close faculty supervision are key to safe and effective resident training.
    • Stapedectomy can be safely performed by residents, yielding favorable hearing outcomes.