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Updated surgical experience with bone-anchored hearing aids in children
S Lloyd1, J Almeyda, K S Sirimanna
1Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK. sklloyd@blueyonder.co.uk
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 11, 2007
Summary
Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) offer significant audiological and quality-of-life benefits for children. While complications like fixture loss can occur, careful patient selection and follow-up are key to successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Audiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Retrospective review of pediatric bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implantation outcomes.
- Focus on data from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the effectiveness and complications of BAHAs in children.
- Assess audiological outcomes, fixture survival, skin reactions, and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Review of 71 children (85 ears) who underwent BAHA placement (1990-2002).
- Analysis of hearing thresholds, fixture loss, skin reactions, revision rates, and quality of life measures.
Main Results:
- 54% of children experienced no complications; 42% required revision surgery; 26% had fixture loss.
- Younger age at implantation correlated with adverse outcomes.
- Skin reactions occurred in 37%, persisting long-term in 9%; associated with fixture loss.
- BAHAs showed comparable hearing thresholds to bone conduction aids but superior sound quality and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- BAHAs provide substantial audiological and quality-of-life advantages for pediatric hearing loss.
- Careful patient selection and diligent follow-up are crucial for minimizing complications and optimizing results.
