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In-the-ear hearing aids within auricular prostheses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

J. J. Homer ,
A. C. Roberts  and
C. L. Wengraf
J. J. Homer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull
A. C. Roberts
Affiliation:
Academic Surgical Unit, University of Hull
C. L. Wengraf
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull
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Abstract

We report a child with bilateral congenital microtia in whom cosmetic and auditory rehabilitation has been effected using in-the-ear hearing aids within prostheses overlying the rudimentary external auditory meati after canaloplasty. This novel method of auditory rehabilitation has not been reported before and is suitable in selected cases. The prostheses themselves were successfully secured using a prosthetic contact adhesive we have developed that offers excellent retention, little if any skin reaction, and high patient acceptability.

Keywords

Hearing Aids, Maxillofacial ProsthesisTissue Adhesive
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 12 , December 2001 , pp. 998 - 1000
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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