In-the-ear hearing aids within auricular prostheses

We report a child with bilateral congenital microtia in whom cosmetic and auditory rehabilitation has been effected using in-the-ear hearing aids within prostheses overlying the rudimentary external auditory meati after canaloplasty. This novel method of auditory rehabilitation has not been reported...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2001-12, Vol.115 (12), p.998-1000
Main Authors: Homer, J. J., Roberts, A. C., Wengraf, C. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(RF) Otorhinolaryngology
Audiometry, Evoked Response
Biological and medical sciences
Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome - complications
Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome - physiopathology
Dimethylpolysiloxanes
Diseases of the ear
Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology
Ear, External - abnormalities
Ent and stomatology
Hearing Aids
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Language Development
Male
Maxillofacial Prosthesis
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Tissue Adhesive
Tissue Adhesives
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:We report a child with bilateral congenital microtia in whom cosmetic and auditory rehabilitation has been effected using in-the-ear hearing aids within prostheses overlying the rudimentary external auditory meati after canaloplasty. This novel method of auditory rehabilitation has not been reported before and is suitable in selected cases. The prostheses themselves were successfully secured using a prosthetic contact adhesive we have developed that offers excellent retention, little if any skin reaction, and high patient acceptability.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1258/0022215011909594