A new stapedotomy prosthesis: Preliminary report

Our study describes a newly designed stapedotomy prosthesis which consists of two components: (1) a platinum ribbon, and (2) a Teflon shaft. The first innovation is a flattened 'tab' on the posterior aspect of the platinum ri bbon. The second innovation concerns the dual diameter cylinder-like shaft. Our prosthesis was implanted into 25 individuals, who underwent stapedotom y for stapes fixation, and the results are shown and discussed. Our innovat ions offer a proper and safe insertion of the prosthesis into the oval wind ow associated with excellent manipulation and handling. At the same time, m aximum visualization of the surgical field is achieved, while the stepped-d own design of the shaft prevents the prosthesis protruding into the vestibu le.