Method for destruction of the inner ear special sensory epitheli

Details Method for destruction of the inner ear special sensory epitheli Method for destruction of the inner ear special sensory epitheli

1996-04-26

1998-12-15

Lacyk, John P.

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128897, A61B 1736

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058490086

ABSTRACT:
A process is provided for destroying the calcium carbonate crystal producing utricular macula in the inner ear of a human. An aperture is formed through the footplate of the stapes bone; the probe end of a laser is inserted into the aperture; the laser is actuated to apply energy to the ultricular macula, and the probe is removed from the ear. The laser probe has a unique shape and configuration.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4538609 (1985-09-01), Takenaka et al.
patent: 5662646 (1997-09-01), Fumich

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