Prevention and Management of Complications in Otosclerosis Surgery

Surgical management of otosclerosis is a relatively safe and effective procedure, with a high rate of hearing improvement and a low rate of undesirable outcomes and complications. Many of these potential complications are common to any middle ear surgery, but many are unique to surgery involving the stapes footplate. Preventing complications with stapes surgery and minimizing their impact may be achieved by preparation as well as surgical experience.

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