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Ossicular discontinuity

A P Keller

    The Laryngoscope
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Diagnosing ossicular discontinuity in adults with intact eardrums is now simpler. A novel office procedure involving two audiograms and a ventilation tube can identify these defects, aiding in timely treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Audiology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Increasing surgical approaches for ear pathology lead to more ossicular defects.
    • Ossicular discontinuity often occurs behind an intact eardrum, complicating diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a simple office procedure for diagnosing ossicular discontinuity.
    • To provide an alternative to existing diagnostic methods for intact eardrum cases.

    Main Methods:

    • The study describes a "reverse patch" test for diagnosing ossicular discontinuity.
    • Procedure involves pre- and post-myringotomy audiograms with a ventilation tube insertion.
    • Air conduction levels are compared before and after ventilation tube placement.

    Main Results:

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    • A significant rise in air conduction levels post-myringotomy suggests ossicular discontinuity.
    • This method is effective in adults with an intact eardrum and no middle ear fluid.

    Conclusions:

    • The described office procedure is a valuable tool for diagnosing ossicular discontinuity.
    • This technique offers a straightforward approach to identifying defects behind an intact eardrum.