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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which procedure involves the removal of the fixed footplate?
 
  a. Partial stapedectomy
  b. Total stapedectomy
  c. Stapedotomy
  d. Left stapedectomy

Question 2

In a case involving the ear, nose, or throat, the laser of choice to shrink or debulk a tissue by use of coagulation would be a
 
  a. CO2 laser.
  b. Nd:YAG laser.
  c. KTP laser.
  d. argon beam laser.


pikon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Conductive hearing loss can result from fixation of the stapes, most often caused by otosclerosis. A partial stapedectomy involves only the removal of the fixed footplate to try to restore vibration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) lasers coagulate to shrink or debulk tissue.


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