Comparative outcomes of active and passive hearing devices by transcutaneous bone conduction.

Conclusion Bonebridge (BB) and Sophono (SP) devices improved hearing; with the BB implant showing a better performance at medium and high frequencies. Furthermore, the BB, as an active implant, showed higher functional gain and increased time of use, when compared to the SP, a passive system. Objectives This study aims to compare surgical and audiological outcomes of SP and BB devices in order to assess and further differentiate the indication criteria.

Vibrant Soundbridge in congenital osseous atresia: multicenter study of 12 patients with osseous atresia.

Conclusion: The study suggests that the Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) middle ear implant could be a valid alternative for patients with congenital aural atresia to compensate for their hearing loss.

Objective: To determine the audiologic benefit the VSB provides in patients with congenital aural atresia.

Methods: Twelve patients with congenital aural atresia were implanted with VSB: eight patients were unilaterally atretic (67%) and 4 (33%) were bilaterally atretic.