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Ossicular Prosthesis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Ossicular Prosthesis
Tree Number(s)
E07.695.550
Unique ID
D009998
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009998
Annotation
note short entry terms TORP, and PORP standing for Total Ossic Replace Prosth ( = drum-to-foot plate) and Partial Ossic Replace Prosth ( = drum-to-stapes)
Scope Note
An implant used to replace one or more of the ear ossicles. They are usually made of plastic, Gelfoam, ceramic, or stainless steel.
Entry Term(s)
Implant, Middle Ear
Implant, Ossicular Replacement
Middle Ear Implant
Ossicular Replacement Implant
Ossicular Replacement Prostheses
Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis
PORP
Prostheses, Ossicular Replacement
Prosthesis, Ossicular Replacement
Replacement Implant, Ossicular
Replacement Prostheses, Ossicular
Replacement Prosthesis, Ossicular
TORP
NLM Classification #
WV 230
Previous Indexing
Ear Ossicles (1966-1986)
Prosthesis (1966-1986)
Tympanoplasty (1966-1986)
See Also
Ossicular Replacement
Public MeSH Note
98; see OSSICULAR REPLACEMENT PROSTHESIS 1987-97
History Note
98(87)
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1986/03/27
Revision Date
2002/10/23
Ossicular Prosthesis Preferred
PORP Narrower
TORP Narrower
Implant, Middle Ear Broader
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