J Audiol Otol.  2015 Apr;19(1):54-57. 10.7874/jao.2015.19.1.54.

A Case of Incus Vibroplasty: Postoperative Changes in Residual Hearing

• Roh KJ
• Lee EJ
• Choi BI
• Son EJ

• KMID: 2286267
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7874/jao.2015.19.1.54

Abstract

In patients with mild to severe hearing loss, conventional hearing aids offer limited benefits and several problems with feedback and cosmesis. Middle ear implants are a feasible option for patients with moderate to severe hearing loss who are unable to achieve adequate benefit from or cannot tolerate hearing aids for various reasons. Here we present a case of middle ear implant surgery using Vibrant Soundbridge with incus vibroplasty technique, and describe the hearing changes during postoperative follow-up.

Keyword

Middle ear implant; Hearing loss

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss
Hearing*
Humans
Incus*
Ossicular Prosthesis