Prospective blinded study of computed tomography in congenital aural atresia

New and refined anatomic/radiographic considerations for CT in CAA are reported for a series of temporal bones. The presence of these anatomic variants may influence the decision against atresiaplasty since these anatomic factors may possibly make atresiaplasty more difficult or impossible. Precise determination of atresiaplasty candidacy is important since Bone Anchored Hearing Aid is also a valuable option.