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Congenital Stapes Ankylosis by Elongation of the Pyramidal Eminence Communication

1986; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 95; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/000348948609500211

1943-572X

Cor W. R. J. Cremers, G.A. Hoogland,

Head and Neck Anomalies

This report confirms the existence of an isolated congenital stapes ankylosis caused by an elongated bony pyramidal eminence. The moderate degree of conductive hearing loss in the patient and the simple surgical procedure needed to produce a normal hearing level are noteworthy.