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Otosclerosis surgery (called stapedectomy or stapedotomy) involves removing one of the ear bones (the stapes) and replacing it with a prosthesis to improve hearing.

In this video, we will discuss the possible risks, complications, and postoperative period of otosclerosis surgery to provide patients with information before, during, and after the surgery, based on the informed consent form from the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology:

https://seorl.net/PDF/Oido/Estapedo-E...

00:00 What is stapedectomy or stapedotomy? Otosclerosis Surgery

08:51 I don't want otosclerosis surgery

09:47 Benefits of stapedectomy or stapedotomy surgery

10:48 Alternatives to stapedotomy or stapedectomy

11:53 Risks and complications of otosclerosis surgery

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This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute or replace medical advice or a medical prescription. If you suffer from any of the symptoms we talk about in the video, you should go to your specialist doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.