کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6212973 | 1605977 | 2016 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Conversion of traditional osseointegrated bone-anchored hearing aids to the Baha® attract in four pediatric patients Conversion of traditional osseointegrated bone-anchored hearing aids to the Baha® attract in four pediatric patients](/preview/png/6212973.png)
Bone-anchored hearing aids are external devices attached to the skull via a titanium implant, and can be used for multiple types of hearing loss. Traditionally, osseointegrated implants have been coupled to the external processor with a percutaneous abutment, but more recently, a fully implanted, transcutaneous magnet-based system has become available. Skin reactions from the percutaneous portion are a common complication that can prevent use of the device during critical windows of language development and learning in children. We describe our experience replacing the Baha® abutment system with the Baha® Attract in four pediatric patients. Specific operative considerations for incision placement, and magnet and implant coverage are discussed. All patients maintained osseointegration, had excellent long-term wound healing without post-operative infection, and were able to wear their devices more consistently.
Journal: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Volume 91, December 2016, Pages 37-42