Long-Term Audiometric and Clinical Outcomes Following Stapedectomy With the Shape Memory Nitinol Stapes Prosthesis

Conclusions: The excellent closure of the ABG achieved at early follow up remains remarkably stable up to 12 years using a self-crimping shape memory nitinol prosthesis. There is no evidence that firm fixation of the hook around the long process of incus has a detrimental effect in the long-term. (Source: Otology and Neurotology)

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