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The Birmingham bone anchored hearing aid programme: paediatric experience and results
R H Powell1, S P Burrell, H R Cooper
1Department of Audiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology. Supplement
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) are highly effective for children with congenital hearing loss. This study shows successful outcomes in pediatric patients with various conditions, including Treacher Collins syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Audiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Congenital hearing loss presents significant challenges in pediatric populations.
- Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) offer a potential solution for conductive and mixed hearing loss.
- The Birmingham bone anchored hearing aid programme has evaluated pediatric candidates over five years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) in children with congenital hearing loss.
- To present objective and subjective data from pediatric BAHA recipients.
- To analyze the etiological factors contributing to hearing loss in this cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 34 referred pediatric patients over five years.
- Analysis of patients who proceeded to BAHA surgery.
- Collection of objective and subjective data from BAHA users.
Main Results:
- 21 patients were successfully fitted with BAHA, with 4 awaiting surgery.
- Common etiologies included Treacher Collins syndrome (44%), bilateral atresia/microtia (28%), and Goldenhaar's syndrome (16%).
- Objective and subjective data indicate BAHA is a highly effective hearing solution.
Conclusions:
- Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) demonstrate significant efficacy in improving hearing for children with congenital hearing loss.
- BAHA is a viable and effective treatment option for pediatric patients with diverse causes of hearing impairment.
- The study supports the use of BAHA in managing hearing loss associated with craniofacial anomalies and atresia.