Do experiments on the coupling of an active middle ear implant to the stapes footplate?
The Vibrant Soundbridge provides good sound transfer to the inner ear not only in cases of coupling onto an intact ossicular chain in a ventilated middle ear but also in cases of coupling to the stapes footplate in non-ventilated radical cavities.
We conclude that intraoperative mannitol does not help preserve renal function in the patient undergoing liver transplantation.