Abstract
Objective: To evaluate results of revision stapedectomy with and without use of the laser and determine factors predictive of hearing outcome. Study Design And Setting: Retrospective review of 356 revision stapedectomy operations performed at the House Ear Clinic, a tertiary neurotologic private practice, between 1983 and 1995. Results: A postoperative gap of ≤10 dB was obtained in 60% of cases. Results were similar with and without the use of a laser. Sensorineural hearing loss of >10 dB occurred in 7.7%, with 3 (1.4%) ears with profound hearing loss. A poorer outcome was related to incus necrosis, multiple revisions, and indications for surgery other than conductive hearing loss. Conclusion: Revision stapedectomy can provide good gap closure in 60% of cases, with small risk of sensorineural hearing loss. Significance: Although not as satisfactory as primary stapedectomy, revision stapedectomy can be offered to patients with reasonable expectations for good gap closure. (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2000;123:728-32.)
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