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Argon laser and KTP laser are introduced in tympanoplasty under the microscope. Laser is useful for vaporizing malformed ossicles, fixed ossicles and hyaline deposit in the middle ear. The surgical technique and results are reported. Rationale and advantages over conventional method are discussed.
The argon laser is thought to creat localized lesion on the sensory organs of the inner ear without labyrinthine membrane rupture. The specific application of the argon laser on the inner ear disease was presented.
