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Until now, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has been used but it cannot adequately visualize small structures such as the stapes. Flat-panel volume CT (fpVCT) with its secondary reconstructions (fpVCT<jats:sub>SECO<\/jats:sub>) offers a\u00a0high-resolution visualization of the middle ear. New otosurgical planning software also enables detailed 3D reconstruction of the middle ear anatomy.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Aim of the work<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Evaluation of the use of fpVCT<jats:sub>SECO<\/jats:sub> in combination with an otosurgical planning software for a\u00a0more accurate diagnosis and treatment of congenital aural atresia.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Seven\u00a0patients with congenital aural atresia underwent preoperative MSCT (600\u202f\u00b5m slice thickness) and corresponding fpVCT (466\u202f\u00b5m slice thickness). In addition, fpVCT<jats:sub><jats:italic>SECO<\/jats:italic><\/jats:sub> (99\u202f\u00b5m slice thickness) were reconstructed. The Jahrsdoerfer and Siegert grading scores were determined and their applicability in the abovementioned imaging modalities was evaluated. In addition, the malleus incus complex was analyzed in 3D rendering.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Imaging with fpVCT<jats:sub><jats:italic>SECO<\/jats:italic><\/jats:sub> enabled reliable visualization of the abnormalities, in particular the ossicular chain. A\u00a0significant difference in the Siegert grading score was found. In addition, the malleus-incus complex could be visualized better in 3D.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The introduction of new imaging techniques and surgical planning techniques into the diagnostic concept of aural atresia facilitates the identification of malformed anatomy and enables systematic analysis. 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