Conductive Hearing Loss Mechanism: After Stapedectomy
Collagen tissue seal contracts
Neomembrane lateralizes
Erosion of incus causing loosening of wire loop
Mechanism of Post-operative Perilymph Fistula: Stapedotomy
Incus medially displaced by contracture adhesions between incus and promontory
Prosthesis medializes into vestibule
Mechanism of Post-operative Perilymph Fistula: Stapedectomy
Prosthesis migration from center to edge of oval window
Vibration tears weaker shortened edge of membrane