AI Article Synopsis
- The effectiveness of the Nd:YAG laser in middle ear surgery has not been established.
- An animal study tested how Nd:YAG laser impacts cochlear function after the stapes is vaporized.
- Results showed changes in cochlear activity in some animals, highlighting the need for caution before applying this technique in humans.
Article Abstract
Clinical usefulness of the neodymium/yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser in surgery of the middle ear is unproven. An animal study was designed to examine the influence of Nd:YAG laser irradiation on cochlear potentials following vaporization of the stapes. Electrocochleagraphic changes were observed in two of the five animals studied, and caution is advised before using this instrument in humans.
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