title: A surgical technique for implantation of the vibrant soundbridge middle ear implant in dogs.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report a surgical implantation of the Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) middle ear implant in dogs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pilot study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dogs (n=3).
  
  
  METHODS
  A lateral approach to the tympanic bulla was used to insert the floating mass transducer of the VSB into the tympanic bulla. Using microscopic guidance the transducer was moved to and inserted into the round window niche by manipulation through the acoustic bony meatus, after reflection of the tympanic membrane. VSB position was confirmed by computed tomography (CT) imaging.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No intraoperative complications occurred and CT images confirmed correct placement of the VSB.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A VSB can be safely implanted in the middle of dogs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands. g.terhaar@uu.nl
authors.forename: Gert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ter Haar
authors.forename: Jef J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Mulder
authors.forename: Anjop J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Venker-van Haagen
authors.forename: Freek J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: van Sluijs
authors.forename: Guido F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Smoorenburg
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis / Q000662:veterinary*; D019933:Ossicular Replacement / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016896:Treatment Outcome