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The bone anchored hearing aid and auricular prosthesis

T Somers1, J De Cubber, K Daemers

  • 1University ENT-department, University of Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.

Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Bone anchored hearing aids (B.A.H.A.) offer a reliable solution for profound conductive hearing loss when traditional aids fail. This study highlights their effectiveness, particularly in cases of aural atresia and chronic otitis media.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Traditional hearing aids are unsuitable for some patients with bilateral profound conductive hearing loss.
  • Conditions like bilateral inoperable aural atresia and chronic otitis media with otorrhea pose challenges for conventional hearing devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (B.A.H.A.) in patients unable to use conventional hearing aids.
  • To assess the outcomes of combining B.A.H.A. implantation with auricular epithesis for specific patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 10 patients fitted with B.A.H.A. for bilateral profound conductive hearing loss.
  • Surgical implantation of B.A.H.A. and auricular epithesis, often performed in a single stage.

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  • Evaluation of audiological performance and assessment of skin reactions around abutments.

    • Main Results:

    • B.A.H.A. provided good results, especially in patients with bilateral inoperable aural atresia (5 cases).
    • Patients with bilateral chronic otitis media and otorrhea (5 cases) also benefited from B.A.H.A. implantation.
    • Surgical procedures were safe and reliable, with rare and treatable skin reactions around the abutments.

    Conclusions:

    • Bone anchored hearing aids (B.A.H.A.) are a valuable alternative for patients with severe hearing loss who cannot use conventional hearing aids.
    • The combined approach of B.A.H.A. and auricular epithesis is effective and safe, particularly when reconstructive surgery is not feasible.