Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the surgical method, hearing results and complications of patients undergoing surgery for otosclerosis, in the light of literature.

METHODS: We retrospectively examined the records of 50 patients (21 males, 33 females; mean age 38±15 years; range 18 to 67 years) who were diagnosed with otosclerosis and underwent surgery in our clinic between June 2010 and June 2015. We evaluated the examination findings of the patients, surgical procedures applied, prostheses that were used, gains and changes in hearing, and complications. The rates of functional gain were calculated by comparing pre- and postoperative air-bone conduction thresholds.

RESULTS: Stapedotomy surgery was applied to 54 ears of 50 otosclerosis patients. Statistically significant reduction was detected in airway hearing thresholds and in air-bone gaps of patients following the surgery. After surgery, functional success was accomplished in 46 patients (85.1%). We observed incus dislocation in one patient, chorda tympani injury in three, floating base in one, and total sensorineural hearing loss in two patients. We also observed temporary vertigo complaint in five patients.

CONCLUSION: Stapedotomy applied with the conventional method is a successful method of treatment with high success rate and low complication rates. It should be kept in mind that there may be rare complications of the surgery causing serious morbidity, and patients should be informed prior to surgery to avoid medicolegal problems.