Absent pyramidal eminence and stapedial tendon associated with congenital stapes footplate fixation: Intraoperative and radiographic findings

Report an association between congenital stapes footplate fixation (CSFF) and radiological absence of the pyramidal eminence and stapedial tendon.Children and adults with intraoperatively confirmed CSFF and an absent stapedial tendon.Computed tomography (CT); exploratory tympanotomy with stapedotomy.Absence of a pyramidal eminence and stapedial tendon aperture identified on preoperative CT that was confirmed intraoperatively.Eight patients with...