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The pathophysiology of otosclerosis: Review of current research.
Hearing research - 1 Dec 2015
Rudic M, Keogh I, Wagner R, Wilkinson E, Kiros N, Ferrary E, Sterkers O, Bozorg Grayeli A, Zarkovic K, Zarkovic N
Abstract excerpt
Otosclerosis is a complex disease of the human otic capsule with highest incidence in adult Caucasians. So far, many possible etiological factors like genetics, HLA, autoimmunity, viruses, inflammation, and hormones have been investigated but still the development of the disease remains unclear. Currently, the surgical replacement of stapes (stapedotomy) remains the best possible treatment option. In this review,...
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