摘要 |
<p>A middle ear prosthesis comprises a circular ring (10) of substantially rigid synthetic material of a type able to bond to the osseous tissue if placed in contact with it; an elastic membrane (14) of synthetic material compatible with the human body and fixable to the ring to close it; a columellar element (20) of material compatible with the human body comprising a rigid but curvable intermediate portion (22); first connection means (24) for connecting the intermediate portion (22) to the central region of the membrane (14); and second connection means (34) for fixing the intermediate portion (22) to the stapes or to that part (50) of it which remains. <IMAGE></p> |