Publications by authors named "Edwina Khneisser"
Objective: To review a single-center experience with hearing rehabilitation in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and to describe the auditory outcomes of cochlear implants (CIs) and auditory brainstem implants (ABI) in this population.
Study Design: Retrospective case series.
Setting: Tertiary referral center.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the outcomes of percutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant (BAHI) surgery in children with syndromic versus nonsyndromic conditions over a span of 13 years.
- Researchers found that syndromic patients generally faced more complications, such as higher ASA scores, implant extrusions, and severe skin reactions post-surgery compared to nonsyndromic patients.
- Despite these challenges, the overall stability of the implants was similar between the two groups, suggesting BAHI surgery remains a viable option for syndromic patients, albeit with added risks.
Trans-mastoid approach for cerebrospinal fluid leak repair.
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2019
Purpose Of Review: To describe the technique and discuss the advantages and outcomes of the trans-mastoid approach (TMA) for temporal bone cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
Recent Findings: TMA for CSF leak repair is an alternative to middle cranial fossa approach (MCFA) with less morbidity and good outcomes.
Summary: Persistent CSF leak in the temporal bone whether idiopathic, congenital or acquired, is an indication for surgery.