Hearing rehabilitation with osseointegrated hearing implant in bilateral congenital external auditory canal atresia.

CONCLUSIONS: The osseointegrated hearing implant was an effective treatment option in these patients, without significant morbidity or complications. Osseointegrated hearing implantation should be considered first line treatment for children with bilateral congenital EAC atresia, as it presents good functional results and a high level of patient satisfaction.
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Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola - January 5, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Casanova MJ, Ferraz SM, Coutinho MB, Magalhães A, Almeida E Sousa C Tags: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp Source Type: research