摘要 |
A middle ear prosthesis comprises a circular ring of substantially rigid synthetic material of a type able to bond to the osseous tissue if placed in contact with it; an elastic membrane of synthetic material compatible with the human body and fixable to the ring to close it; a columellar element of material compatible with the human body comprising a rigid but curvable intermediate portion; first connection means for connecting the intermediate portion to the central region of the membrane; and second connection means for fixing the intermediate portion to the stapes or to that part of it which remains.
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