Outcomes of Active Middle Ear Implants: Speech Perception and Quality of Life.

Objective: To evaluate audiological outcomes, quality of life, and complications in patients implanted with Active middle ear implants (AMEI). The secondary objective is to investigate the required duration after implantation to reach satisfactory outcomes.

Methods: This retrospective study included 31 patients implanted with Active middle ear implants (AMEI) with different methods of floating mass transducer attachment.

Cochlear Implant Single-Unit Audio Processors in Young Children.

Background: RONDO 2 is a lightweight, compact, wirelessly charged, and fully integrated single-unit speech processor. Single-unit processors provide an effective and convenient alternative to behind-the-ear processors for adults. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate if RONDO 2 is suitable for and did not compromise the hearing performance of young children in everyday life.

Middle Ear Implant in a Patient With Fibrous Dysplasia: An Alternative for Hearing Restoration.

We propose middle ear implants (MEI) as alternative hearing restoration option for patients with fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone (FDTB). A 60-year-old man presented with unilateral right-sided conductive hearing loss (CHL) and FDTB. The Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) MEI was implanted in the right ear.