Effect of Stapedotomy on Pre-Operative Tinnitus and Its Psychosomatic Burden
This study considers the effect of stapedotomy on tinnitus symptoms and their psychosomatic burden in patients with pre-operative tinnitus. It uses retrospective patient survey methods to assess change after surgery.
Research snapshot
Authors: Florian Bast; Birgit Mazurek; Thomas Schrom
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication Date: 12/2013
Publication Details: Auris Nasus Larynx. 2013;40(6):530-533.
PMID: 23706306
DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2013.04.006
Study Type: Retrospective patient survey
A link to the original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23706306/
What this paper looked at
The relationship between stapedotomy and pre-operative tinnitus burden.
Key points from the publication
The paper reports survey-based assessment of tinnitus severity and psychosomatic burden after stapedotomy in a retrospective cohort.
Clinical relevance
Relevant to otology content and discussions of tinnitus in surgical contexts. Avoid implying that surgery will improve tinnitus for every patient.
What this means in context
Demonstrates publication activity in ear surgery and patient-reported symptom burden, complementing Mr Bast's ENT profile.
About Mr Florian Bast
Mr Florian Bast is a London-based Consultant Rhinologist, ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon with specialist expertise in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with both functional and aesthetic concerns, including nasal obstruction, nasal shape concerns, revision nasal surgery, septal problems and wider ENT and facial plastic surgery needs.
Mr Bast’s approach focuses on careful assessment, clear communication and treatment planning that considers both appearance and function. He aims to help patients understand what may be appropriate for their individual anatomy, symptoms and goals, with an emphasis on natural-looking, functional results and informed decision-making.
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