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Studies from University of Paris update current data on otosclerosis

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, March 12th, 2010

Fresh data on otosclerosis are presented in the report 'Audiovestibular function in patients with otosclerosis and balance disorders.' "The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical aspects of balance disorders and to assess the audiovestibular functions of patients with otosclerosis. Among 13,800 patients examined for balance disorders between 2002 and 2006, 98 (0.7%) presented with otosclerosis," researchers in France report.

"Seventy-three patients (28 treated nonoperatively, 27 operated on unilaterally, and 18 operated on bilaterally for otosclerosis) with an audiovestibular assessment were included in this retrospective study. Complaints were dizziness in...

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