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Prof. Dr. Paul Van de Heyning

Gentle Cochlear Surgery: Protecting the Inner Ear

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A surgical procedure emphasizes the need for delicate and clean techniques to prevent contamination of the cochlea by microorganisms, bone dust, or blood. The approach to the round window membrane must be gentle, comparable to otosclerosis surgery. This involves careful execution, specifically avoiding aspiration of perilymph and maintaining distance from the basilar membrane.