A Tutorial on Implantable Hearing Amplification Options for Adults with Unilateral Microtia and Atresia
Joint Authors
Tong, Michael Chi Fai
Tsang, Willis Sung Shan
Yu, Joannie Ka Yin
Wong, Lena Lar Nar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Patients with unilateral atresia and microtia encounter problems in sound localization and speech understanding in noise.
Although there are four implantable hearing devices available, there is little discussion and evidence on the application of these devices on patients with unilateral atresia and microtia problems.
Objective.
This paper will review the details of these four implantable hearing devices for the treatment of unilateral atresia.
They are percuteaneous osseointegrated bone anchored hearing aid, Vibrant Soundbridge middle ear implant, Bonebridge bone conduction system, and Carina fully implantable hearing device.
Methods.
Four implantable hearing devices were reviewed and compared.
The clinical decision process that led to the recommendation of a device was illustrated by using a case study.
Conclusions.
The selection of appropriate implantable hearing devices should be based on various factors, including radiological findings and patient preferences, possible surgical complications, whether the device is Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-)/CE-approved, and the finances.
To ensure the accurate evaluation of candidacy and outcomes, the evaluation methods should be adapted to suite the type of hearing device.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yu, Joannie Ka Yin& Wong, Lena Lar Nar& Tsang, Willis Sung Shan& Tong, Michael Chi Fai. 2014. A Tutorial on Implantable Hearing Amplification Options for Adults with Unilateral Microtia and Atresia. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491810
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yu, Joannie Ka Yin…[et al.]. A Tutorial on Implantable Hearing Amplification Options for Adults with Unilateral Microtia and Atresia. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491810
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yu, Joannie Ka Yin& Wong, Lena Lar Nar& Tsang, Willis Sung Shan& Tong, Michael Chi Fai. A Tutorial on Implantable Hearing Amplification Options for Adults with Unilateral Microtia and Atresia. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491810
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491810