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The histology of ‘stored’ autologous ossicles

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. Wake ,
J. M. Robinson ,
A. L. Sheehan ,
S. Bazerbachi  and
B. W. Codling
M. Wake*
Affiliation:
Gloucester
J. M. Robinson
Affiliation:
Gloucester
A. L. Sheehan
Affiliation:
Gloucester
S. Bazerbachi
Affiliation:
Gloucester
B. W. Codling
Affiliation:
Gloucester
*
Mr M. Wake, ENT Department, East Birmingham Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5ST.
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Abstract

Controversy still exists concerning the ultimate fate of transposted or transplanted ossicles in tympanoplasty. Histological studies on autologous and homologous ossicles removed at revision operations, or from animal studies, vary in their conclusions. The viability, of such materials used in the long-term is still uncertain. Whether this has any functional significance is also uncertain.

This report contains a histological review of 10 ossicle remnants stored in the ‘closed’ mastoid cavity for 12 months, following closed cavity mastoidectomy (combined approach tympanoplasty)

Keywords

Tympanoplasty

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 1 , January 1992 , pp. 17 - 20
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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