Author: Orabi, A. A.

Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica, Volume 126, Number 3, Number 3/March 2006 , pp. 321-323(3)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

Abstract:

Isolated fracture of the malleus seems to be an extremely rare ossicular injury. All previously reported cases involved the handle of the malleus. This is the first reported case of fracture of the neck of the malleus. The diagnosis can easily be missed because the tympanic membrane remains intact. Furthermore, the history may not be suggestive. Surgical repair is particularly difficult.

Keywords: Conductive hearing loss; ear trauma; malleus fracture; ossicular injuries

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00016480410022895

Affiliations: 1: Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, UK

Publication date: 2006-03-01

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