[Vibrant soundbridge implantation (two cases report)].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the effect of Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) implantation.

METHODS:

In accordance with the indications for VSB implantation, surgeries were done for two patients who suffered from either a sensorineural or conductive hearing loss (microtia). Their preoperative auditory thresholds (0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz) were 56 dB HL and 61 dB HL. The VSB was turned on and adjusted seven weeks after surgery.

RESULTS:

Postoperative auditory thresholds of the two patients were improved. Their pure tone thresholds were 32 dB HL and 40 dB HL, and the respective improvement was 24 dB HL and 21 dB HL. There was no facial paralysis, vertigo and tinnitus.

CONCLUSION:

Patients with a sensorineural or conductive hearing loss may benefit from VSB implantation.

• Authors: Shou-qin Zhao, Shu-sheng Gong, De-min Han, Xue-qing Chen, Bo Liu, Xiao-bo Ma, Ling-yan Mo, Hai-hong Liu, Jing Chen, Ning Zhang
• Journal: Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery (Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 46 Issue 7 Pg. 576-9 (Jul 2011) ISSN: 1673-0860 [Print] China
• PMID: 22088288 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Female
• Hearing Loss, Conductive (surgery)
• Hearing Loss, Sensorineural (surgery)
• Humans
• Prosthesis Implantation
• Treatment Outcome