An Objective Method to Determine the Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Threshold During Cochlea Implantation.

Objective: In cochlea implantation, assessment of the electrically evoked stapedius reflex threshold (eSRT) provides information for postoperative adjustment of the speech processor. This is used to prevent undesired overstimulation. To this day, the reflex is visually identified by the surgeon.

The Prediction of Speech Recognition in Noise With a Semi-Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing System by External Bone Conduction Stimulation With Headband: A Prospective Study.

Semi-implantable transcutaneous bone conduction devices are treatment options for conductive and mixed hearing loss (CHL/MHL). For counseling of patients, realistic simulation of the functional result is desirable. This study compared speech recognition in noise with a semi-implantable transcutaneous bone conduction device to external stimulation with a bone conduction device fixed by a headband.

Preliminary functional results and quality of life after implantation of a new bone conduction hearing device in patients with conductive and mixed hearing loss.

Objective: To review functional results and quality of life of the first patients implanted with a newly introduced bone conduction implant system.

Study Design: Retrospective chart analysis of 6 patients (6 ears) implanted for conductive hearing loss (CHL) and mixed hearing loss (MHL) in 1 tertiary referral center between July 2012 and February 2013.

Methods: Implantation of a new bone conduction hearing device.

Long-term functional outcome and satisfaction of patients with an active middle ear implant for sensorineural hearing loss compared to a matched population with conventional hearing aids.

Unlabelled: The objectives of the study were to review the results of an active middle ear implant for sensorineural hearing loss in patients who were unable to wear or did not benefit from conventional hearing aids in comparison to patients with a matched degree of hearing loss successfully fitted with a conventional hearing aid. A retrospective chart review of 10 patients (10 ears) after implantation of an active middle ear implant and 12 patients (13 ears) with conventional hearing aids in one tertiary referral center was performed. Intervention for sensorineural hearing loss was the implantation of an active middle ear implant in one group or fitting of conventional hearing aids in the other group.

Mastoid cavity obliteration and Vibrant Soundbridge implantation for patients with mixed hearing loss.

Objectives/hypothesis: To review the results of obliteration of a preexisting mastoid cavity with abdominal fat and Vibrant Soundbridge implantation in patients with mixed hearing loss (MHL) and to compare the data with results of Vibrant Soundbridge implantation in patients with MHL without mastoid cavity and with pure sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).

Study Design: Retrospective chart analysis of 10 patients (10 ears) with MHL and preexisting mastoid cavity, 18 patients (19 ears) with MHL alone and nine patients (10 ears) with SNHL treated in one tertiary referral center.

Methods: Vibrant Soundbridge implantation and obliteration in case a mastoid cavity existed previously.