A new semi-implantable middle ear implant for sensorineural hearing loss: three-years follow-up in a pilot patient's group.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to report on the long-term follow-up of a new semi-implantable middle ear device utilized for restoration of moderate-to-severe sensorineural hearing loss in a first series of subjects.

METHODS: Three subjects, affected by sensorineural hearing loss, have undergone implantation of Maxum

RESULTS: The post-operative hearing threshold and discrimination in quiet appear to be similar or better than those provided by conventional hearing aids, with a concomitant improvement of the subjects' quality of life. The application of the present device showed to be easy and reproducible, with no severe adverse effects recorded at the 3-years follow-up. Mild issues due to the external component were also observed, such as difficulty of keeping it continuously in place due to excess canal sweating in one subject, and a temporary loss of stability due to occurring irregularities of the external coating in another subject.

CONCLUSIONS: Long-term, preliminary data reveal that the Maxum

Volume

138

Issue

1

First Page

31

Last Page

35

ISSN

1651-2251

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

28854835

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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