内耳手術とレーザー

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In the ear surgery, laser is generally used on the ossicles with middle ear disease. However the most specific application of the argon laser is thought to be used on the inner ear disease.
The animal study proved that argon laser created localized lesion on the sensory organs of the inner ear without labyrinthine membrane rupture. it showed that the otolithic organe was disappeared with preserving hearing and Caloric response.
A case report of 63-year-old females who complainted vertigo for 6 years was presented. Laser labyrinthectomy was done on the patient. Her hearing and Caloric response was preserved 2 years after the surgery.