Long-term results and quality of life after vibrant soundbridge implantation (VSBs) in children and adults with aural atresia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and acceptance of the active middle ear implant system Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB^®, MED-EL, Austria) in patients with aural atresia or aplasia (children and adults).

Methods

Data from 51 patients (mean age 13.9 ± 11.3 years), 42 (79.2%) children and adolescents, and 11 (20.8%) adults) who received a VSB implant between 2009 and 2019 at the Department of Otolaryngology at LMU Clinic Großhadern, Munich were included in the study. Pure-tone audiometry, speech recognition in a quiet environment and in a noisy environment were performed preoperatively, during the first fitting of the audio processor, after 1-3 years, after 3-5 years, and after 5 years (if possible). The follow-up period ranged from

SUBMITTER: Gantner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10764446 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature