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Published on: October 8, 2014
Medical and Audiological Indications for Implantable Auditory Devices
Maja Svrakic1, Andrea Vambutas1
1Department of Otolaryngology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Hearing and Speech Center, Northwell Health, 430 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, USA.
Abstract:
Implantable auditory devices (IADs) are a viable hearing restoration option for patients with hearing loss. Conditions such as chronic otitis externa, congenital aural atresia, and chronic otitis media can be treated with a variety of implants. Progressive disease are also amenable to restoration with IADs, providing stabilized hearing. When considering the best rehabilitative options, the patient's preference, ease of surgery, ease of device use, quality of life, and the traditional alternatives (such as ossiculoplasty, hearing aids, and cochlear implants) need to be considered. Patients with conductive, mixed, and sensorineural losses, mild to severe in nature, can be candidates for IADs.
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