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Biological Compatibility Profile on Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Published on: November 16, 2018
Traumatic wound breakdown following baha™ implant.
Ian M Sambur1, Sujana S Chandrasekhar, Satish Govindaraj
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA.
The Laryngoscope
|January 13, 2011
Summary
Severe soft tissue complications after bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) surgery are rare but can be managed effectively. Aggressive local wound care and antibiotics led to full healing without revision surgery in a complex case.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implants are used for hearing loss.
- Soft tissue complications can occur post-operatively.
- Severe complications are infrequent but require careful management.
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