Comparison of Outcomes of Surgery Versus Implantable Device for the Treatment of Hearing Loss Associated With Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract:Objective
To compare audiometric outcomes, complications, and revisions required for implantable bone-conduction devices (BCDs) versus atresia surgery for the treatment of hearing loss associated with congenital aural atresia.
Databases Reviewed
PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL.
Methods
Databases were searched for English articles from inception to July 1, 2022, for studies reporting audiometric outcomes or complicati… Show more
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