Deafness caused by blockage of the ________ can be treated ________.

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Deafness caused by blockage of the round window can be treated by drilling a tiny hole to create a new round window. This surgical procedure is called a round window niche procedure or round window reinforcement procedure. Cochlear implants and high doses of ampicillin cannot treat blockage of the round window. Fenestration surgical procedure is used for treating middle ear problems and cochlear implants are used for treating hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear structures. Blockage of the pinna is not a cause of deafness. Blockage of the scala media cannot be treated by drilling a new window, as the scala media is a fluid-filled space in the cochlea.

Deafness Caused by Blockage of the ________ Can Be Treated