Laser application in otology for hearing restoration

Igino Lombardo

doi:10.1117/12.184949

7 September 1994 Laser application in otology for hearing restoration

Igino Lombardo

Proceedings Volume 2128, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184949
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Prior to the development of the stapes replacement prosthesis in the early 1950s, loss of hearing due to otosclerosis remained an untreatable disease. Today, loss of hearing due to otosclerosis can be restored in the majority of cases to near normal levels. Since 1980 the laser has played a major and important role in otosclerosis surgery. This paper explores the use of lasers for hearing restoration and compares the results of laser surgery to non-laser surgery.

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Igino Lombardo "Laser application in otology for hearing restoration", Proc. SPIE 2128, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV, (7 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184949

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