Akustisch-mechanisches Trauma während einer Cochleostomie

Abstract

The results support the hypothesis that prolonged drilling of exposed inner ear structures causes more acoustical damage than a direct cochleostomy with the drill.

Surgery of the ear and the lateral skull base: pitfalls and complications

“…Based on further animal studies, it has been recommended to avoid touching the endosteal membrane with the burr in order to reduce the risk of drill-induced AT [48]. …”