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Parameters for estimating the feasibility of implantation of a semi-implantable bone conduction device (SIBCD) in children and adolescents.


ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In children and adolescents, preoperative planning for a semi-implantable bone conduction device (SIBCD) is crucial. The geometric changes of the new version of a common SIBCD should enable a higher rate of successful implantation due to its flatter actuator. Thus, this radioanatomic study compared the rate of successful implantation of both device versions at the traditional mastoidal localization and two alternative sites, retrosigmoidal, and parietal, and investigated parameters helping to estimate the feasibility.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of 136 CT scans of 0 to 20-year-old patients, evaluation of demographic parameters, radioanatomy, and assessment of head diameter was conducted. The feasibility was investigated for certain age groups at three implantation sites. Prediction of feasible implantation by means of different parameters was calculated.

Results

A significant higher implantation rate was observed with the new device for all three sites and age groups. The age group of 6-8 years (n = 19) had most striking differences with a 58.1% rate of successful implantation with the new device without spacer (80% with spacer) at the mastoidal localization, whereas none with the old implant. Head diameter was identified as the most predictive parameter regarding all implantation sites (mastoidal: p = 0.030; retrosigmoidal: p = 0.006; parietal: p < 0.0001), age for the mastoidal (p < 0.0001) and retrosigmoidal (p < 0.0001), and gender for the parietal site (p = 0.001).

Conclusion

The geometric changes of the actuator lead to a higher rate of successful implantation in all age-groups and all three localizations with reducing the requirement for spacers. Parameters age and head diameter might aid in estimating the rate of successful implantation in young patients and may be a novel tool to assist in the decision-making process for a SIBCD.

SUBMITTER: Spiegel JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10175334 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Parameters for estimating the feasibility of implantation of a semi-implantable bone conduction device (SIBCD) in children and adolescents.

Spiegel Jennifer L JL   de Buhr Janna J   Freytag Saskia S   Bertlich Mattis M   Sommerlath Sohns Jan M JM   Canis Martin M   Ihler Friedrich F   Weiss Bernhard G BG  

European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 20221201 6


<h4>Purpose</h4>In children and adolescents, preoperative planning for a semi-implantable bone conduction device (SIBCD) is crucial. The geometric changes of the new version of a common SIBCD should enable a higher rate of successful implantation due to its flatter actuator. Thus, this radioanatomic study compared the rate of successful implantation of both device versions at the traditional mastoidal localization and two alternative sites, retrosigmoidal, and parietal, and investigated paramete  ...[more]

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