Benefit of the Vibrant Soundbridge Device in Patients Implanted For 5 to 8 Years

Mosnier, Isabelle; Sterkers, Olivier; Bouccara, D.; Labassi, Samia; Bébéar, J. P.; Bordure, Philippe; Dubreuil, C.; Dumon, T.; Frachet, Bruno; Fraysse, Bernard; Lavieille, Jean‐Pierre; Magnan, Jacques; Martin, C.; Meyer, B.; Mondain, M.; Portmann, D; Robier, A.; Schmerber, S.; Thomassin, J M; Truy, Éric; Uziel, Alain; Vanecloo, François-Michel; Vincent, C.; Ferrary, Évelyne

doi:10.1097/aud.0b013e3181645366

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“…In the study presented here, we found no indication of an accelerated age-related hearing loss associated with the implantation of the VSB. This result is in accordance with the multicentre study by Mosnier et al [2008] covering a mean observation time of 6 years after implantation. Earlier findings, indicating an accelerated progression in AC hearing loss in the implanted ear after 42 months (8 vs. 2.6 dB) without differentiation between the surgery-related effects on AC and BC thresholds, could not be verified [Schmuziger et al, 2006].…”

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“…Since proven to be an alternative solution in individuals with moderate-to-severe SNHL, the so-called incus vibroplasty has become a routine clinical procedure. Nevertheless, there are only few reports on the long-term safety and efficacy of the implants as only two studies, one in the USA [Luetje et al, 2010] and another with a multicentre design in France [Mosnier et al, 2008], have reported results on a wearing time longer than 5 years. Therefore, it is important to provide more evidence of the long-term safety and efficacy of the VSB.…”

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Long-Term Results of Incus Vibroplasty in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss

et al. 2015

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Objectives: The principal aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of the middle ear implant Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) in patients with moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss up to a mean (± standard deviation) duration of 11.1 ± 2.1 years (min. = 8.2, max. = 13.9, n = 16) after the intervention. Design: This was a retrospective, single-subject repeated-measurements study over a long-term period. A total of 104 German-speaking adults (for 122 implants) were included in this study (54 male, 50 female). The mean age at implantation was 54.5 years (min. = 19.0, max. = 80.4). Audiological outcome and speech intelligibility were assessed in all VSB patients at different time points in non-overlapping groups. Results: Bone conduction (BC) thresholds were preserved after the implantation and no indication was found of an increase over time of the small air-bone gaps introduced by the implantation. BC and air conduction thresholds worsened similarly in both implanted and non-implanted ears over time. The decrease in audiological benefit provided by the VSB was moderate and the Word Recognition Score in quiet conditions at 65 dB SPL was still largely improved with the VSB in the longest observed group. Conclusions: These results confirm that the VSB does not affect the integrity of the inner/middle ear and is still beneficial in long-term follow-up.

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Long-Term Results of Incus Vibroplasty in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss

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“…The results for hearing restoration in sensorineural hearing loss and recently in mixed and conductive hearing loss are reliable and stable in the long term [Fisch et al, 2001;Lenarz et al, 2001;Todt et al, 2002;Mosnier et al, 2008;Streitberger et al, 2009;Böheim et al, 2012;Huber et al, 2012]. However, the surgical approach and the variability in audiological outcome as well as the benefit when compared to conventional hearing aids are controversial, especially with regard to the classical application at the long incus process Snik et al, 2001;Junker et al, 2002;Schmuziger et al, 2006;Truy et al, 2006;Bruschini et al, 2009].…”

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Alternative Fixation of an Active Middle Ear Implant at the Short Incus Process

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Introduction: Since 1996, the preferred approach for positioning the active middle-ear implant Vibrant Soundbridge© is a mastoidectomy and a posterior tympanotomy. With this device, placement of the floating mass transducer (FMT) on the long incus process is the standard method for treatment of mild-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss in the case of normal middle-ear anatomy. The aim of this study was to determine the vibrational effectiveness of FMT placement at the short incus process. Materials and Methods: An extended antrotomy and a posterior tympanotomy were performed in 5 fresh human temporal bones. As a control for normal middle-ear function, the tympanic membrane was stimulated acoustically and the vibration of the stapes footplate and the round-window (RW) membrane were (sequentially) measured by laser Doppler vibrometry. Vibration responses for coupling of an FMT to the long incus process (standard coupling) were compared to those for coupling to the short incus process. Results: Apart from narrow frequency bands near 3 and 9 kHz for the stapes footplate and RW membrane, respectively, the velocity responses presented no significant differences between standard coupling of the FMT and coupling to the short incus process. Conclusion: Coupling the FMT to the short incus process may be a viable alternative in cases where the surgical approach is limited to an extended antrotomy. A reliable technique for attachment to the short incus process has yet to be developed.

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“…Their short-and long-term efficacy and safety is now established [Sterkers et al, 2003;Vincent et al, 2004;Mosnier et al, 2008]. Based on these data, and the ability of these devices to deliver amplified sound energy in the middle ear, the idea of placing the transducer close to the cochlea in case of abnormal middle ear emerged.…”

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Functional Results of Vibrant Soundbridge Middle Ear Implants in Conductive and Mixed Hearing Losses

et al. 2011

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Objective: Our purpose was to evaluate the results of Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) in conductive or mixed hearing loss. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five adult patients (29 ears) with a mixed or conductive hearing loss and various etiologies were included in this retrospective study. The preoperative ipsilateral pure tone average was 71 ± 3.0 dB, and the average bone conduction threshold was 42 ± 2.8 dB (n = 29). The transducer was placed on the long apophysis of the incus (n = 16), in the round window (n = 10) or on the stapes (n = 3). Results: No complications were noted. The bone conduction threshold remained unchanged. VSB was activated in all cases. The postoperative pure tone average without VSB was 63 ± 3.9 dB (n = 24) and with VSB in free-field condition 24 ± 2.1 dB (n = 22). Conclusions: VSB is safe and efficacious for auditory rehabilitation in conductive and mixed hearing losses.

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Benefit of the Vibrant Soundbridge Device in Patients Implanted For 5 to 8 Years

Abstract: This study demonstrates that the performance of the VSB does not deteriorate for more than 5 yr, without adverse effect. These results confirm the safety and the effectiveness of the VSB with a long-term follow-up.

Cited by 100 publications

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Long-Term Results of Incus Vibroplasty in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Long-Term Results of Incus Vibroplasty in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Alternative Fixation of an Active Middle Ear Implant at the Short Incus Process

Functional Results of Vibrant Soundbridge Middle Ear Implants in Conductive and Mixed Hearing Losses

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