PURPOSE: Patients affected by severe atresia auris (AA) can be a challenge during hearing restoration surgery due to the abnormal position of vascular and nervous structures in the bone. A 3D reconstruction model of malformed temporal bones can be helpful for planning surgery and optimizing intra-, peri-, and post-operative results. METHOD: A 5-year-old girl with severe AA on the right side was implanted with a Bonebridge transcutaneous bone conduction implant (tBCI). 3D printing was used to reproduce the malformed temporal bone, find a good position for the tBCI and plan out the surgical details in advance. Hearing tests were performed before and after surgery and information about intra-, peri-, and post-operative outcomes were collected. RESULTS: The patient did not show any negative outcomes and, thanks to the Bonebridge, completely recovered hearing on the right side. CONCLUSIONS: 3D printing is a useful tool for planning surgery in AA patients and for preventing possible risks related to the unknown malformed anatomy.
PURPOSE:Patients affected by severe atresia auris (AA) can be a challenge during hearing restoration surgery due to the abnormal position of vascular and nervous structures in the bone. A 3D reconstruction model of malformed temporal bones can be helpful for planning surgery and optimizing intra-, peri-, and post-operative results. METHOD: A 5-year-old girl with severe AA on the right side was implanted with a Bonebridge transcutaneous bone conduction implant (tBCI). 3D printing was used to reproduce the malformed temporal bone, find a good position for the tBCI and plan out the surgical details in advance. Hearing tests were performed before and after surgery and information about intra-, peri-, and post-operative outcomes were collected. RESULTS: The patient did not show any negative outcomes and, thanks to the Bonebridge, completely recovered hearing on the right side. CONCLUSIONS: 3D printing is a useful tool for planning surgery in AA patients and for preventing possible risks related to the unknown malformed anatomy.
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