Long-term outcomes of retrospective case series of middle ear implantation with Vibrant Soundbridge in children with congenital aural atresia.

Purpose: to assess audiological performance in quiet and noise, quality of life and side effects of Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) in children with congenital aural atresia (CAA).

Methods: A retrospective study including consecutive patients with unilateral or bilateral CAA implanted with VSB from 2009 to 2020 in a tertiary referral centre.

Results: 18 patients with CAA and a present stapes were included (3 simultaneous bilateral VSB implants) and 21 ears: 17 VSB were attached to the short incus process, and four to the stapes.

"My Dog Deafened Me!": Case Report of Capnocytophaga canimorsus Infection and Literature Review.

Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection is an emerging zoonotic disease that could cause meningitis and subsequent sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), especially in the immunocompromised population. It is a gram-negative rod that belongs to the normal oral flora of dogs and cats and may be transmitted to humans by biting or licking. Our case report and literature review showed that this postmeningitic SNHL has distinct features from common bacterial meningitis-related SNHL.

Glial heterotopia of the face.

The authors report a case of combined subcutaneous and intranasal glial heterotopia of the face in a 4-month-old boy. The pathogenesis and differential diagnoses of this rare developmental disorder are discussed as is the importance of careful radiologic findings for appropriate surgical decision.

[Cervicofacial ulcerations caused by dental infection in children].

Unlabelled: In children, chronic cervicofacial ulceration related to dental infection is rare. Thus the diagnosis is often late and the treatment is consequently delayed. We report 2 new cases.