A clear trend for a worsening of outcome was observed as the severity of discharge increased, while the condition of middle ear mucosa did not significantly affect the success rate of ossiculoplasty.
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Theoretically, the stapes superstructure should contribute little or nothing to the acoustic gain of the middle ear mechanism, whereas in fact the malleus actually may be significant acoustically through its action as a catenary lever and impedance matcher ( 14 ).