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Long‑term histological results of ossicular chain reconstruction using bioceramic implants

  • Authors:
    • Horia Mocanu
    • Adela-Ioana Mocanu
    • Ana Miruna Drăgoi
    • Marian Rădulescu
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  • Published online on: January 25, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9692
  • Article Number: 260
  • Copyright: © Mocanu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Middle ear problems are addressed using tympano­plasty, which requires a mobile tympanic membrane and secure sound-conducting mechanism. The present is a long‑term, retrospective, non‑controlled study on the results of ossiculoplasty using bioceramic implants of autochthonous origin and which defined the statistical relevant factors that could influence the rate of implant rejection. In a cohort of 108 patients ossiculoplasties with bioceramic implants were performed and patients were followed up clinically for a period of minimum 7 years. Several factors were identified that could influence the results of the implantation and the statistical correlations were studied. The rejection rate after 9.12 years was 21% (23 patients). Histological integration rate was 79% (85 patients), similar to results reported in literature for both bioceramic and titanium implants. Hydroxyapatite has many of the ideal characteristics required to be a good prosthesis with a high degree of biocompatibility, very low extrusion rate, low risk of disease transmission and good functional results. Although perhaps considered of historical interest, bioceramic implants are cheaper and can be produced locally, which is a great advantage for struggling economies.
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Mocanu H, Mocanu A, Drăgoi A and Rădulescu M: Long‑term histological results of ossicular chain reconstruction using bioceramic implants. Exp Ther Med 21: 260, 2021.
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Mocanu, H., Mocanu, A., Drăgoi, A., & Rădulescu, M. (2021). Long‑term histological results of ossicular chain reconstruction using bioceramic implants. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 21, 260. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9692
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Mocanu, H., Mocanu, A., Drăgoi, A., Rădulescu, M."Long‑term histological results of ossicular chain reconstruction using bioceramic implants". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21.3 (2021): 260.
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Mocanu, H., Mocanu, A., Drăgoi, A., Rădulescu, M."Long‑term histological results of ossicular chain reconstruction using bioceramic implants". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21, no. 3 (2021): 260. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9692