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A Long-term Follow-up Study of Fenestration Cases

Richard T. Miyamoto, MD; Howard P. House, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1978;104(8):464-466.

Abstract
• In this long-term follow-up study of fenestration cases, a remarkable stability in sensorineural hearing levels is demonstrated. Since the focus of otosclerosis was not removed at the time of fenestration surgery, this bone conduction stability is an indication that the ear can withstand the presence of an otosclerotic lesion that produces stapes fixation for long periods of time without sensorineural deterioration. It would seem that the otosclerotic lesion in ears suitable for fenestration surgery has had little tendency to invade deeply into the cochlear capsule.

(Arch Otolaryngol 104:464-466, 1978)

Author Affiliations
From the Otologic Medical Group, Inc, and the Ear Research Institute, Los Angeles.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 16, 1978.

Read before the annual meeting of the Otosclerosis Study Group, Dallas, Oct 1, 1977.

Reprint requests to Otologic Medical Group, Inc, 2122 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (Dr House).

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