- •Foreword
- •Preface
- •Acknowledgments
- •Contents
- •Contributors
- •1.2 Forehead Augmentation
- •1.2.1 Discussion
- •1.3.1 Discussion
- •1.4 Rhinoplasty
- •1.4.1 Discussion
- •1.5 Lip Augmentation
- •1.5.1 Discussion
- •1.6 Chin and Jaw Augmentation
- •1.6.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Forehead Augmentation
- •Rhinoplasty
- •Lip Augmentation
- •Jaw Augmentation
- •2: Imaging the Postoperative Orbit
- •2.1 Eyelid Weights
- •2.1.1 Discussion
- •2.2 Palpebral Springs
- •2.2.1 Discussion
- •2.3.1 Discussion
- •2.4.1 Discussion
- •2.5.1 Discussion
- •2.6.1 Discussion
- •2.7 Strabismus Surgery
- •2.7.1 Discussion
- •2.8 Glaucoma Surgery
- •2.8.1 Discussion
- •2.9 Scleral Buckles
- •2.9.1 Discussion
- •2.10 Keratoprostheses
- •2.10.1 Discussion
- •2.11 Intraocular Lens Implants
- •2.11.1 Discussion
- •2.12 Surgical Aphakia
- •2.12.1 Discussion
- •2.13 Pneumatic Retinopexy
- •2.13.1 Discussion
- •2.14 Intraocular Silicone Oil
- •2.14.1 Discussion
- •2.15.1 Discussion
- •2.16 Orbital Tissue Expanders
- •2.16.1 Discussion
- •2.17 Orbital Exenteration
- •2.17.1 Discussion
- •2.18.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Eyelid Weights
- •Palpebral Spring
- •Frontalis Suspension Ptosis Repair
- •Strabismus Surgery
- •Glaucoma Surgery
- •Scleral Buckles
- •Keratoprostheses
- •Intraocular Lens Implants
- •Surgical Aphakia
- •Pneumatic Retinopexy
- •Intraocular Silicone Oil
- •Orbital Tissue Expanders
- •Orbital Exenteration
- •3.1.1 Discussion
- •3.2 Septoplasty
- •3.2.1 Discussion
- •3.3.1 Discussion
- •3.4.1 Discussion
- •3.5 Nasal Packing Material
- •3.5.1 Discussion
- •3.6 Rhinectomy
- •3.6.1 Discussion
- •3.7 Sinus Lift Procedure
- •3.7.1 Discussion
- •3.8 Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- •3.8.1 Discussion
- •3.9 External Ethmoidectomy
- •3.9.1 Discussion
- •3.10.1 Discussion
- •3.11 FESS Complications
- •3.11.1 Discussion
- •3.11.2 Discussion
- •3.11.3 Discussion
- •3.11.4 Discussion
- •3.11.5 Discussion
- •3.11.6 Discussion
- •3.11.7 Discussion
- •3.11.8 Discussion
- •3.11.9 Discussion
- •3.11.10 Discussion
- •3.11.11 Discussion
- •3.12 Osteoplastic Flap with Frontal Sinus Obliteration
- •3.12.1 Discussion
- •3.13 Frontal Sinus Cranialization
- •3.13.1 Discussion
- •3.14 Paranasal Sinus Stents
- •3.14.1 Discussion
- •3.15 Frontal Sinus Trephination
- •3.15.1 Discussion
- •3.16.1 Discussion
- •3.17.1 Discussion
- •3.18 Maxillary Swing
- •3.18.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Septoplasty
- •Nasal Septal Button Prosthesis
- •Nasal Packing Material
- •Rhinectomy
- •Sinus Lift
- •Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- •External Ethmoidectomy
- •Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- •FESS Complications
- •Osteoplastic Flap with Frontal Sinus Obliteration
- •Frontal Sinus Cranialization
- •Paranasal Sinus Stents
- •Frontal Sinus Trephination
- •Maxillectomy and Palatectomy
- •Maxillary Swing
- •4.1 Occipital Nerve Stimulator
- •4.1.1 Discussion
- •4.2 Tissue Expander
- •4.2.1 Discussion
- •4.3 Temporal Fossa Implants
- •4.3.1 Discussion
- •4.4.1 Discussion
- •4.5.1 Discussion
- •4.6.1 Discussion
- •4.7 Scalp Tumor Recurrence
- •4.7.1 Discussion
- •4.8 Burr Holes
- •4.8.1 Discussion
- •4.9 Craniotomy
- •4.9.1 Discussion
- •4.10 Cranioplasty
- •4.10.1 Discussion
- •4.11 Autocranioplasty
- •4.11.1 Discussion
- •4.12.1 Discussion
- •4.14.1 Discussion
- •4.15 Box Osteotomy
- •4.16.1 Discussion
- •4.17.1 Discussion
- •4.18.1 Discussion
- •4.19 Subdural Drainage Catheters
- •4.19.1 Discussion
- •4.20.1 Tension Pneumocephalus
- •4.20.5 Pseudomeningoceles
- •4.20.6 Pseudoaneurysm
- •4.20.7 Postoperative Infection
- •4.20.8 Textiloma
- •4.20.9 Sunken Skin Flap Syndrome
- •4.20.10 External Brain Herniation
- •4.20.11 Bone Flap Resorption
- •Further Reading
- •Occipital Nerve Stimulator
- •Tissue Expander
- •Temporal Fossa Implant
- •Scalp Tumor Recurrence
- •Box Osteotomy
- •Absorbable Hemostatic Agents
- •Duraplasty and Sealant Agents
- •Burr Holes
- •Craniotomy
- •Cranioplasty
- •Autocranioplasty
- •Cranial Vault Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
- •Cranial Vault Encephalocele Repair
- •Subdural Drainage Catheters
- •Intracranial Pressure Monitor
- •Cranial Surgery Complications
- •5.1 Intraoperative MRI
- •5.1.1 Discussion
- •5.2.1 Stereotactic Biopsy
- •5.2.1.1 Discussion
- •5.2.2 Resection Cavities
- •5.2.2.1 Discussion
- •5.2.3 Ommaya Reservoirs
- •5.2.3.1 Discussion
- •5.2.4 Chemotherapy Wafers
- •5.2.4.1 Discussion
- •5.2.5 Brachytherapy Seeds
- •5.2.5.1 Discussion
- •5.2.6.1 Discussion
- •5.3.1 Prefrontal Lobotomy
- •5.3.1.1 Discussion
- •5.3.2 Pallidotomy
- •5.3.2.1 Discussion
- •5.3.3 Cingulotomy
- •5.3.3.1 Discussion
- •5.3.4.1 Discussion
- •5.3.4.2 Thalamotomy
- •5.3.5 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- •5.3.5.1 Discussion
- •5.3.6.1 Discussion
- •5.3.7.1 Discussion
- •5.3.8.1 Discussion
- •5.3.9.1 Discussion
- •5.3.10 Corticectomy
- •5.3.10.1 Discussion
- •5.3.11.1 Discussion
- •5.3.12.1 Discussion
- •5.3.13 Callosotomy
- •5.3.13.1 Discussion
- •5.3.14 Anterior Temporal Lobectomy
- •5.3.14.1 Discussion
- •5.3.15.1 Discussion
- •5.3.16 Hemispherectomy
- •5.3.16.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Intraoperative MRI
- •Brain Tumor Surgery
- •Stereotactic Biopsy
- •Resection Cavities
- •Postoperative Hemorrhagic Lesions
- •Ommaya Reservoirs
- •Chemotherapy Wafers
- •Brachytherapy Seeds
- •GliaSite Radiation Therapy System
- •Prefrontal Lobotomy
- •Pallidotomy
- •Cingulotomy
- •Thalamotomy
- •Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- •Epidural Motor Cortex Stimulator
- •Neural Interface System (BrainGate)
- •Corticectomy
- •Selective Disconnection
- •Callosotomy
- •Anterior Temporal Lobectomy
- •Hemispherectomy
- •6.1 Types of Procedures
- •6.1.1 External Ventricular Drainage
- •6.1.1.1 Discussion
- •6.1.2.1 Discussion
- •6.1.3 Atypical Ventricular Shunts
- •6.1.3.1 Discussion
- •6.1.4 Ventriculosubgaleal Shunts
- •6.1.4.1 Discussion
- •6.1.5.1 Discussion
- •6.1.6.1 Discussion
- •6.1.7 Subdural-Peritoneal Shunts
- •6.1.7.1 Discussion
- •6.1.8.1 Discussion
- •6.1.9.1 Discussion
- •6.1.10 Lumboperitoneal Shunts
- •6.1.10.1 Discussion
- •6.1.11 Third Ventriculocisternostomy
- •6.1.11.1 Discussion
- •6.1.12.1 Discussion
- •6.1.13 Aqueductoplasty
- •6.1.13.1 Discussion
- •6.1.14.1 Discussion
- •6.2.1.1 Discussion
- •6.2.2.1 Discussion
- •6.2.3 Intraventricular Fat Migration
- •6.2.3.1 Discussion
- •6.2.4.1 Discussion
- •6.2.5.1 Discussion
- •6.2.6 Slit Ventricle Syndrome
- •6.2.6.1 Discussion
- •6.2.7.1 Discussion
- •6.2.8 Shunt-Associated Infections
- •6.2.8.1 Discussion
- •6.2.9.1 Discussion
- •6.2.10.1 Discussion
- •6.2.11.1 Discussion
- •6.2.12 Peritoneal Pseudocysts
- •6.2.12.1 Discussion
- •6.2.13.1 Discussion
- •6.2.14 Tumor Seeding
- •6.2.14.1 Discussion
- •6.2.15 Shunt Catheter Calcification
- •6.2.15.1 Discussion
- •6.2.16.1 Discussion
- •6.2.17.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Types of Procedures
- •External Ventricular Drainage
- •Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts
- •Atypical Ventricular Shunts
- •Ventriculosubgaleal Shunts
- •Subdural-Peritoneal Shunts
- •Lumboperitoneal Shunt
- •Third Ventriculostomy
- •Aqueductoplasty
- •Fourth Ventricular Stenting
- •Complications
- •Intraventricular Fat Migration
- •Slit Ventricle Syndrome
- •Shunt-Associated Infections
- •Shunt Malposition and Migration
- •Pseudocysts
- •Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Syndrome
- •Tumor Seeding
- •Shunt Catheter Calcifications
- •7.1.1 Discussion
- •7.2.1 Discussion
- •7.3.1 Discussion
- •7.4.1 Discussion
- •7.5.1 Discussion
- •7.6.1 Discussion
- •7.7 Radiosurgery for Vestibular Schwannomas
- •7.7.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Anterior Craniofacial Resection
- •Transsphenoidal Resection
- •Middle Cranial Fossa Reconstruction
- •Surgical Approaches for Vestibular Schwannoma Resection
- •8.1.1 Discussion
- •8.2 Auriculectomy
- •8.2.1 Discussion
- •8.3 Auricular Reconstruction
- •8.3.1 Discussion
- •8.4.1 Discussion
- •8.5 Atresiaplasty
- •8.5.1 Discussion
- •8.6.1 Discussion
- •8.7.1 Discussion
- •8.8 Ossicular Interposition
- •8.8.1 Discussion
- •8.9.1 Discussion
- •8.10.1 Discussion
- •8.11.1 Discussion
- •8.12 Atticotomy
- •8.12.1 Discussion
- •8.13.1 Discussion
- •8.14.1 Discussion
- •8.15.1 Discussion
- •8.16 Temporal Bone Resection
- •8.16.1 Discussion
- •8.17 Cochlear Implants
- •8.17.1 Discussion
- •8.18.1 Discussion
- •8.19.1 Discussion
- •8.20.1 Discussion
- •8.21.1 Discussion
- •8.22 Labyrinthectomy
- •8.22.1 Discussion
- •8.23 Vestibular Nerve Section
- •8.23.1 Discussion
- •8.24.1 Discussion
- •8.25.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •BAHA Device
- •Auriculectomy
- •Auricular Reconstruction
- •Canaloplasty and Meatoplasty
- •Atresiaplasty
- •Myringoplasty and Tympanoplasty
- •Incus Interposition
- •Ossicular Prosthesis Complications
- •Transcanal Atticotomy
- •Mastoidectomy Complications
- •Lateral Temporal Bone Resection
- •Cochlear Implants
- •Cochlear Implant Complications
- •Auditory Brainstem Stimulator
- •Repair of Perilymphatic Fistula
- •Labyrinthectomy
- •Vestibular Nerve Sectioning
- •Tube Drainage of Cholesterol Cysts
- •9.1 Vertical Ramus Osteotomy
- •9.1.1 Discussion
- •9.2 Sagittal Split Osteotomy
- •9.2.1 Discussion
- •9.3 Genioplasty
- •9.3.1 Discussion
- •9.4.1 Discussion
- •9.5 Mandibular Distraction
- •9.5.1 Discussion
- •9.6 LeFort I Osteotomy
- •9.6.1 Discussion
- •9.7 LeFort III Osteotomy
- •9.7.1 Discussion
- •9.8.1 Discussion
- •9.9 Mandibulotomy
- •9.9.1 Discussion
- •9.10 Enucleation
- •9.10.1 Discussion
- •9.11 Cyst Decompression
- •9.11.1 Discussion
- •9.12 Coronoidectomy
- •9.12.1 Discussion
- •9.13.1 Discussion
- •9.14.1 Discussion
- •9.15.1 Discussion
- •9.16.1 Discussion
- •9.17.1 Discussion
- •9.18.1 Discussion
- •9.19.1 Discussion
- •9.20.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Vertical Ramus Osteotomy
- •Sagittal Split Osteotomy
- •Genioplasty
- •Mandibular Angle Augmentation
- •Mandibular Distraction
- •Lefort I Surgery
- •Lefort III Surgery
- •Fixation of Mandible Fractures
- •Mandibulotomy
- •Enucleation
- •Cyst Decompression
- •Coronoidectomy
- •Eminectomy and Meniscal Plication
- •10: Imaging the Postoperative Neck
- •10.1 Reconstruction Flaps
- •10.1.1 Discussion
- •10.2 Neck Dissection
- •10.2.1 Discussion
- •10.3 Parotidectomy
- •10.3.1 Discussion
- •10.4.1 Discussion
- •10.5 Facial Reanimation
- •10.5.1 Discussion
- •10.6.1 Discussion
- •10.7.1 Discussion
- •10.8 Transoral Robotic Surgery
- •10.8.1 Discussion
- •10.9 Sistrunk Procedure
- •10.9.1 Discussion
- •10.10 Laryngectomy
- •10.10.1 Discussion
- •10.11.1 Discussion
- •10.12 Montgomery T-Tubes
- •10.12.1 Discussion
- •10.13 Salivary Bypass Stent
- •10.13.1 Discussion
- •10.14 Laryngeal Stents
- •10.14.1 Discussion
- •10.15.1 Discussion
- •10.16 Arytenoid Adduction
- •10.16.1 Discussion
- •10.17 Arytenoidectomy
- •10.17.1 Discussion
- •10.18 Laryngeal Cartilage Remodeling
- •10.18.1 Discussion
- •10.19 Tracheotomy
- •10.19.1 Discussion
- •10.20 Thyroidectomy
- •10.20.1 Discussion
- •10.21.1 Discussion
- •10.22 Brachytherapy
- •10.22.1 Discussion
- •10.23 Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- •10.23.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Reconstruction Flaps
- •Facial Reanimation
- •Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- •Transoral Robotic Surgery
- •Neck Dissection
- •Parotidectomy
- •Salivary Duct Stenting
- •Laryngectomy
- •Montgomery T-Tubes
- •Salivary Bypass Stents
- •Laryngeal Stents
- •Arytenoid Adduction
- •Arytenoidectomy
- •Laryngeal Cartilage Remodeling
- •Tracheotomy
- •Thyroidectomy
- •Neck Exploration and Parathyroidectomy
- •Sistrunk Procedure
- •Brachytherapy
- •Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- •11: Imaging of Postoperative Spine
- •11.1 Overview
- •11.2 Spine Decompression
- •11.2.1.1 Discussion
- •11.2.2 Laminectomy
- •11.2.2.1 Discussion
- •11.2.3 Facetectomy
- •11.2.3.1 Discussion
- •11.2.4 Microdiscectomy
- •11.2.4.1 Discussion
- •11.2.5 Laminoplasty
- •11.2.5.1 Discussion
- •11.2.6 Vertebrectomy
- •11.2.6.1 Discussion
- •11.2.7 Cordectomy
- •11.2.7.1 Discussion
- •11.3.1 Halo and Traction Devices
- •11.3.1.1 Discussion
- •11.3.2 Bone Graft Materials
- •11.3.2.1 Discussion
- •11.3.3 Implantable Bone Stimulators
- •11.3.3.1 Discussion
- •11.3.4 Odontoid Screw Fixation
- •11.3.4.1 Discussion
- •11.3.5 Occipitocervical Fusion
- •11.3.5.1 Discussion
- •11.3.6 Anterior Cervical Fusion
- •11.3.6.1 Discussion
- •11.3.7.1 Discussion
- •11.3.8 Posterior Fusion
- •11.3.8.1 Discussion
- •11.3.9 Scoliosis Rods
- •11.3.9.1 Discussion
- •11.3.10 Vertebral Stapling
- •11.3.10.1 Discussion
- •11.3.11 Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR)
- •11.3.11.1 Discussion
- •11.3.12 Interbody Fusion
- •11.3.12.1 Discussion
- •11.4.1 Total Disc Replacement
- •11.4.1.1 Discussion
- •11.4.2.1 Discussion
- •11.4.3.1 Discussion
- •11.4.4 Dynamic Facet Replacement
- •11.4.4.1 Discussion
- •11.4.5 Dynamic Rods
- •11.4.5.1 Discussion
- •11.5.1 Overview
- •11.5.2.1 Discussion
- •11.5.3.1 Discussion
- •11.5.4.1 Discussion
- •11.5.5 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- •11.5.5.1 Discussion
- •11.5.6.1 Discussion
- •11.5.7 Surgical Site Infections
- •11.5.7.1 Discussion
- •11.5.8 Postoperative Neuritis
- •11.5.8.1 Discussion
- •11.5.9 Arachnoiditis
- •11.5.9.1 Discussion
- •11.5.10.1 Discussion
- •11.5.11 Postoperative Synovial Cyst
- •11.5.11.1 Discussion
- •11.5.12 Residual/Recurrent Tumors
- •11.5.12.1 Discussion
- •11.5.13 Inclusion Cysts
- •11.5.13.1 Discussion
- •11.5.14.1 Discussion
- •11.5.15 Retained Surgical Tools
- •11.5.15.1 Discussion
- •11.5.16 Gossypiboma
- •11.5.16.1 Discussion
- •11.5.17.1 Discussion
- •11.5.18 Postoperative Deformity
- •11.5.18.1 Discussion
- •11.6.1 Discussion
- •11.7 Spinal Cord Stimulators
- •11.7.1 Discussion
- •11.8 Filum Terminale Sectioning
- •11.8.1 Discussion
- •11.9.1 Vertebral Augmentation
- •11.9.1.1 Discussion
- •11.9.2 Kiva Device
- •11.9.2.1 Discussion
- •11.9.3 Sacroplasty
- •11.9.3.1 Discussion
- •11.9.4.1 Discussion
- •11.9.5.1 Discussion
- •11.9.6.1 Discussion
- •Further Reading
- •Overview
- •Laminectomy
- •Facetectomy
- •Microdiscectomy
- •Laminoplasty
- •Vertebrectomy
- •Cordectomy
- •Bone Graft Materials
- •Implantable Bone Stimulators
- •Odontoid Screw Fixation
- •Anterior Cervical Fusion
- •Posterior Fusion
- •Occiptiocervical Fusion
- •Scoliosis Rods
- •Vertebral Stapling
- •Interbody Fusion
- •Nucleus Pulposus Replacement
- •Dynamic Facet Replacement
- •Dynamic Rods
- •Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- •Seromas and Hematomas
- •Postoperative Infection
- •Postoperative Neuritis
- •Arachnoiditis
- •Postoperative Synovial Cyst
- •Residual/Recurrent Tumors
- •Inclusion Cysts
- •Retained Surgical Tools
- •Gossypiboma
- •Postoperative Deformity
- •Intrathecal Spinal Infusion Pump
- •Spinal Cord Stimulators
- •Filum Terminale Sectioning
- •Kiva Device
- •Sacroplasty
- •Percutaneous Spine Fusion
- •CT-Guided Epidural Blood Patch
- •12.1 Vascular Surgery
- •12.1.1.1 Discussion
- •12.1.2.1 Discussion
- •12.1.3.1 Discussion
- •12.1.4.1 Discussion
- •12.1.6.1 Discussion
- •12.1.7 Carotid Endarterectomy
- •12.1.7.1 Discussion
- •12.1.8 Carotid Body Stimulation
- •12.1.8.1 Discussion
- •12.1.9 Adjustable Vascular Clamp
- •12.1.9.1 Discussion
- •12.1.10.1 Discussion
- •12.2 Endovascular Surgery
- •12.2.7 Endovascular Reconstructive Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke Using Intra-arterial Thrombolysis or Embolectomy
- •12.2.10 Endovascular Stent Reconstructive Treatment for Extracranial Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- •12.2.11 Endovascular Reconstructive Treatment for Active Extracranial Hemorrhage or Pseudoaneurysm
- •Further Reading
- •Vascular Surgery
- •Aneurysm and Hemostatic Ligation Clips
- •Intracranial Aneurysm Muscle Wrap
- •Vascular Malformation Surgery
- •Carotid Endarterectomy
- •Carotid Body Stimulation
- •Adjustable Vascular Clamp
- •Reconstruction of the Great Vessels
- •Endovascular Surgery
- •General Imaging Considerations Following Endovascular Cerebrovascular Procedures
- •Endovascular Treatment for Aneurysms
- •Endovascular Stent Reconstructive Treatment for Extracranial Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- •Endovascular Reconstructive Treatment for Active Extracranial Hemorrhage or Pseudoaneurysm
- •Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Venous Stenosis and Occlusion
- •Index
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8.8.1\ Discussion
Ossicular interposition grafting is a form of ossicular reconstruction (Type 3 tympanoplasty mechanism) that consists of resecting the malleus head or incus and then reinserting it between the stapes and either the malleus manubrium or tympanic membrane after it has been sculpted with a drill bur. The most common form of this technique is incus interposition grafting, in which the long process is amputated and a notch is cut into the short process such that it can be wedged between the manubrium of the malleus and the stapes superstructure (Fig. 8.21). If the stapes superstructure is absent, the long process of the
a
incus is positioned in contact with the stapes footplate, and the notched short process is positioned below the manubrium (notched incus with long process); however, results of incus interposition are much poorer if the stapes superstructure is absent and the technique is only rarely utilized. The malleus head can also be used as an interposition graft by drilling a small groove at the point where the head was amputated from the malleus neck, thereby allowing the graft to be set securely between the stapes superstructure and the undersurface of the tympanic membrane. Complications related to ossicular interposition include encasement by granuloma, iatrogenic cholesteatoma, graft necrosis (Fig. 8.22), and graft dislocation (Fig. 8.23).
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Fig. 8.21 Incus interposition. Illustration of incus interposition (a). Axial (b) CT image shows that only the malleus is present in the epitympanic space due to
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Fig. 8.22 Osteonecrosis of incus interposition graft. Axial CT image shows a demineralized incus interposition graft (arrow)
Fig. 8.23 Incus interposition dislocation. Coronal CT image shows an air gap between the head of the stapes and the remodeled incus (arrow)
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8.9\ Ossicular Reconstruction
with a Synthetic Prosthesis:
Partial Ossicular
Reconstruction Prosthesis
(PORP), Total Ossicular
Reconstruction Prosthesis
(TORP), Incudostapedial
Joint Reconstruction
Prosthesis, and Vibrating
Ossicular Reconstruction
Prosthesis
8.9.1\ Discussion
PORPs and TORPs are synthetic implants used for ossicular chain reconstruction typically composed of a head to engage the tympanic membrane and a shaft to engage the stapes. Most modern prostheses are composed of dense hydroxyapatite, titanium, or some combination of the two. Hydroxyapatite has the advantage of being compatible with direct contact to the tympanic membrane, whereas titanium has a tendency to erode through the drumhead if directly in contact; therefore, an overlying protective cartilage cap is mandatory if a titanium head is utilized and optional with hydroxylapatite. On CT, cartilage appears as a thickened segment of tympanic membrane overlying the prosthesis. Plastipore, Teflon, polyethylene, stainless steel, gold, platinum, nitinol, and cortical bone have also been used. Some PORPs and TORPs feature a notched head that is intended to stabilize the implant by engaging the malleus manubrium, while others are placed in direct contact with the posterior/superior quadrant of the tympanic membrane. PORPs extend to the head of the intact stapes and are set upon the superstructure with an open cradle located at the end of the
shaft. TORPs extend from the tympanic membrane to the stapes footplate where a cylindrical distal end of the shaft is set (Fig. 8.24). Occasionally a separate “footplate shoe” prosthesis is used in combination with a TORP to prevent it from slipping off of the footplate, since TORPs are often considered less secure than PORPs. A final class of incudostapedial joint reconstruction prosthesis exists to deal with the common scenario of isolated incus erosion involving the long process—including its articulation with the stapes superstructure. These prostheses can be observed spanning from the residual incus long process to the stapes capitulum. However, synthetic hydroxylapatite bone cement products are also commonly utilized for this purpose. Selected examples of various prostheses are shown in Figs. 8.25, 8.26, 8.27, 8.28, and 8.29 and listed in Table 8.2.
Vibrating ossicular reconstruction prostheses (VORPs) are part of an electronic implantable hearing device (Vibrant Soundbridge, Med-El, Austria) that may be used to treat conductive hearing loss in cases where the prognosis for a favorable hearing outcome with a PORP or a TORP is extremely poor, such as severe congenital middle ear anomalies or end-stage middle ear disease. A VORP can also be used in cases of mixed hearing loss where the amplification needs are beyond the capability of a conventional hearing aid. VORPs consist of an external sound processor that is held magnetically over an implanted receiver-stimulator located under the postauricular scalp. The receiver-stimulator is connected by a wire to a magnetic vibrating floating mass transducer that is either connected to the ossicular chain or placed directly onto the round window membrane (Fig. 8.30).
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Fig. 8.24 Schematics of PORP (a) and TORP (b). The PORP inserts between the tympanic membrane or cartilage graft complex and the head of the stapes. In contrast, the TORP inserts between the tympanic membrane or car-
tilage graft complex and the stapes footplate at the oval window. Photographs of various ossicular prostheses (c) (Courtesy of Grace Medical)
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Fig. 8.25 Cortical bone sculpted TORP. Coronal CT image shows a linear bone fragment that extends between the tympanic membrane cartilage graft and stapes footplate
Fig. 8.26 Goldenberg TORP. Coronal CT image shows the flathead prosthesis attached to the tympanic membrane with cartilage graft reconstruction and shaft well seated upon the stapes footplate
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Fig. 8.27 Applebaum PORP. Axial (a) and coronal (b) CT images show the characteristic hollow L-shaped hydroxyapatite prosthesis, which articulates with the stapes medially and incus laterally
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Fig. 8.28 Black oval-top PORP. Axial CT image shows the tympanic membrane and tragal cartilage graft draped over the C-shaped hydroxyapatite head of the prosthesis. The piston of the prosthesis, which articulates with the head of the stapes, is not conspicuous
Fig. 8.29 Dornhoffer PORP. Stenver reformatted CT image shows the hydroxyapatite head in contact with the reconstructed tympanic membrane and the titanium cradle in contact with the stapes superstructure
Table 8.2 Examples of ossicular prostheses
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joint reconstruction prosthesis |
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Fig. 8.30 VORP. The illustration (a) shows the components of the VORP including the floating mass transducer (arrow) in the round window niche attached to the incus.
Axial CT image (b) shows the floating mass transducer in the round window niche (arrow) (Courtesy of Christine Toh, MD)