Implantable and Semi-Implantable Hearing Aids: A Review of History, Indications, and Surgery (original) (raw)
2014, International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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This review paper presents an overview of implantable and semi-implantable hearing aids, highlighting their historical development, current indications, and surgical approaches. Key devices discussed include the Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) and the Esteem system, detailing their components, mechanisms, and the audiologic criteria required for patient candidacy. Emphasis is placed on the advancements in the field and the surgical techniques necessary for implantation, along with considerations related to patient anatomy and specific types of hearing loss.
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