Bilateral Bone‐Anchored Hearing Aids for Bilateral Permanent Conductive Hearing Loss

Janssen, Renée M.; Hong, Paul; Chadha, Neil K.

doi:10.1177/0194599812451569

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“…With regard to the binaural hearing in patients with bilateral conductive or mixed hearing loss using unilateral versus bilateral percutaneous BCDs, the literature was reviewed by Janssen et al [2012]. The authors compared bilateral with unilateral application.…”

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How to Quantify Binaural Hearing in Patients with Unilateral Hearing Using Hearing Implants

2015

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Application of bilateral hearing devices in bilateral hearing loss and unilateral application in unilateral hearing loss (second ear with normal hearing) does not a priori lead to binaural hearing. An overview is presented on several measures of binaural benefits that have been used in patients with unilateral or bilateral deafness using one or two cochlear implants, respectively, and in patients with unilateral or bilateral conductive/mixed hearing loss using one or two percutaneous bone conduction implants (BCDs), respectively. Overall, according to this overview, the most significant and sensitive measure is the benefit in directional hearing. Measures using speech (viz. binaural summation, binaural squelch or use of the head shadow effect) showed minor benefits, except for patients with bilateral conductive/mixed hearing loss using two BCDs. Although less feasible in daily practise, the binaural masking level difference test seems to be a promising option in the assessment of binaural function.

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How to Quantify Binaural Hearing in Patients with Unilateral Hearing Using Hearing Implants

2015

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“…The future potential of the OHD may be expanded in recognition of bilateral implantation as potentially beneficial in improving hearing thresholds and directional hearing (24). In addition, skin reaction, general discomfort, and implant loss may be minimized in the future, with the continuous improvement of the surgical methods and the implant systems, such as transcutaneous bone conduction devices.…”

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Long-term Results of 185 Consecutive Osseointegrated Hearing Device Implantations

Bodnia

Foghsgaard

Möller³

et al. 2014

Otology &Amp; Neurotology

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“…The benefits of bilateral BAHA implantation have been debated in the literature [19]. Due to the small attenuation of vibrations in the skull, it has been argued that one BAHA can also stimulate the cochlea on the opposite side [10,20].…”

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“…As we will discuss later on, there is a need for more comprehensive coverage for the BAHA procedure and related costs. We encourage otolaryngologists who practice in regions with funding limitations to advocate for more adequate coverage, especially in situations where the lack of funding may be the obstacle to an intervention that is known to lead to improved outcomes, such as bilateral BAHA implantation in select cases [19]. …”

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The current practice trends in pediatric bone-anchored hearing aids in Canada: A national clinical and surgical practice survey

Liu

Chadha

Bance

et al. 2013

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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BackgroundSince the introduction of bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) in the 1980s, the practices of surgeons who implant these hearing aids have become varied; different indications and surgical techniques are utilized depending on the surgeon and institution. The objective of the current study is to describe the clinical and surgical practices of otolaryngologists in Canada who perform pediatric BAHA operations.MethodsA detailed practice questionnaire was devised and sent to all members of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Those who performed pediatric BAHA surgeries were asked to participate.ResultsTwelve responses were received (response rate of 80%). All of the respondents identified congenital aural atresia to be an indication for pediatric BAHAs. Other indications were chronic otitis externa or media with hearing loss (92%), allergic reactions to conventional hearing aids (75%), congenital fixation or anomaly of ossicular chain (67%), and unilateral deafness (25%). Minor complications, such as skin reactions, were reported in 25% of cases, while major complications were very rare. There was great variability with regards to surgical techinque and post-operative management. The extent of financial support for the BAHA hardware and device also varied between provinces, and even within the same province.ConclusionThere is a lack of general consensus regarding pediatric BAHA surgeries in Canada. With such a small community of otolaryngologists performing this procedure, we are hopeful that this survey can serve as an impetus for a national collaboration to establish a set of general management principles and inspire multi-site research ventures.

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Bilateral Bone‐Anchored Hearing Aids for Bilateral Permanent Conductive Hearing Loss

Cited by 46 publications

References 37 publications

How to Quantify Binaural Hearing in Patients with Unilateral Hearing Using Hearing Implants

How to Quantify Binaural Hearing in Patients with Unilateral Hearing Using Hearing Implants

Long-term Results of 185 Consecutive Osseointegrated Hearing Device Implantations

The current practice trends in pediatric bone-anchored hearing aids in Canada: A national clinical and surgical practice survey

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