K Dusu1, M Walsh1, N Eze1. 1. Department of ENT, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Bonebridge is an active transcutaneous bone conduction implant recommended as a surgical option for adults and children (aged 5-18 years). Successful implantation of the Bonebridge is often restricted by an insufficient amount of temporal bone to house the transducer in the paediatric patient. METHOD AND RESULTS: In this unique paediatric case, bilateral Bonebridge devices were implanted simultaneously in the right sinodural angle and the left middle cranial fossa. CONCLUSION: The simultaneous implantation of bilateral Bonebridge devices was well tolerated in this paediatric patient, with significant improvement in her hearing. The middle cranial fossa is a viable option for housing the transducer.
BACKGROUND: The Bonebridge is an active transcutaneous bone conduction implant recommended as a surgical option for adults and children (aged 5-18 years). Successful implantation of the Bonebridge is often restricted by an insufficient amount of temporal bone to house the transducer in the paediatric patient. METHOD AND RESULTS: In this unique paediatric case, bilateral Bonebridge devices were implanted simultaneously in the right sinodural angle and the left middle cranial fossa. CONCLUSION: The simultaneous implantation of bilateral Bonebridge devices was well tolerated in this paediatric patient, with significant improvement in her hearing. The middle cranial fossa is a viable option for housing the transducer.
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Keywords:
Bone Conduction; Pediatrics; Prostheses And Implants; Temporal Bone