Alma Mater Studiorum University

2 ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN JoVE

Medicine

An Integrated (Microscopic/Endoscopic) Dissection Ear Surgery Course

Matteo Alicandri-Ciufelli¹, Matteo Fermi^1,2,3, Giulia Molinari^1,2,3, Ignacio Javier Fernandez^1,2, Marco Bonali¹, Domenico Villari¹, Livio Presutti^1,2

¹Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, ²Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, ³Department of Specialist, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine, Alma Mater Studiorum University

An Integrated (Microscopic/Endoscopic) Dissection Ear Surgery Course

Medicine

Step-by-Step Stapedotomy through Transcanal Exclusive Endoscopic Approach

Marella Reale¹, Ignacio Javier Fernandez², Livio Presutti², Giulia Molinari²

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, ²Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Audiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna; Department of Specialist, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine, Alma Mater Studiorum University

The aim of this article is to provide a step-by-step method for endoscopic stapes surgery from operating room setting and patient positioning to post-operative care. This work would represent a guide for any otologic surgeon who is willing to treat otosclerosis with endoscopic transcanal technique.