In-the-ear hearing aids within auricular prostheses.
We report a child with bilateral congenital microtia in whom cosmetic and auditory rehabilitation has been effected using in-the-ear hearing aids within prostheses overlying the rudimentary external auditory meati after canaloplasty. This novel method of auditory rehabilitation has not been reported before and is suitable in selected cases. The prostheses themselves were successfully secured using a prosthetic contact adhesive we have developed that offers excellent retention, little if any skin reaction, and high patient acceptability.
Homer
J J
JJ
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK. jarrod@homer67.freeserve.co.uk
Roberts
A C
AC
Wengraf
C L
CL
D001300:Audiometry, Evoked Response; D019280:Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007804:Language Development; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D014014:Tissue Adhesives