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J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2019; 80(02): 139-148
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677690
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677690
Invited Review
Bone Conduction Implants for Hearing Rehabilitation in Skull Base Tumor Patients
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Publication History
26 November 2018
05 December 2018
Publication Date:
06 February 2019 (online)
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Abstract
Bone conduction implants transfer sound to the inner ear through direct vibration of the skull. In patients with skull base tumors and infections, these devices can bypass a dysfunctional ear canal and/or middle ear. Though not all skull base surgery patients opt for bone conduction hearing rehabilitation, a variety of these devices have been developed and marketed over time. This article reviews the evolution and existing state of bone conduction technology.
Financial Material and Support
Internal departmental funding was utilized without commercial sponsorship or support.
Disclosure
This article discusses off-label uses of bone-conduction hearing devices.
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