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First clinical experiences with an implantable bone conduction hearing aid at the University of Amsterdam |
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| Authors: | R. J. A. M. van der Hulst A. Dreschler R. A. Tange |
| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands;(2) Clinical Audiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| Abstract: | Summary A transcutaneous bone-conduction hearing aid was implanted in 11 patients who were not suitable for transcranial sound amplification. Audiological and surgical selection criteria were followed strictly. One device had to be explanted and minor revision surgery was needed in two cases for skin irritation and scarring. In general the aids were well tolerated but the amplification power of the external device proved to be insufficient in some patients, in whom bone conduction levels were on the borderline of the selection limits.Correspondence to: W.A. Dreschler |
| Keywords: | Bone conduction Hearing loss Sound amplication Transcutaneous implant |
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