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Middle ear implants in chronic ears (R774)

Presenting Author: Joachim Mueller

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2016

Joachim Mueller
Affiliation:
Section Otology and Cochlear Implants
Stefan DAzert
Affiliation:
Ruhr Universität Bochum
Robert Mlynski
Affiliation:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie „Otto Körner”Universitätsmedizin Rostock
Javier Gavilan
Affiliation:
Hospital Universitario La Paz Madrid
Katsumi Doi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Sensory Organ Surgery Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
Levent Olgun
Affiliation:
ENT Clinic of Izmir Bozyaka Teaching &Research Hospital
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Learning Objectives: To learn how active middle ear implants can contribute to hearing restauration in reconstructive middle ear surgery, especially in chronic ears and mastoid cavities. The RT discusses the coupling strategies to deliver vibrations tot he cochlea, compares different coupling methods and reprots on the experience in different countries. Also experience with Revision Surgeries, and strategies how to avoid complications are discussed.

During the round table the panelists comment and discuss in a structured waxy with the audience, how active middle ear implants can contribute to hearing restauration in reconstructive middle ear surgery, especially in chronic ears and mastoid cavities. The RT discusses the coupling strategies to deliver vibrations to the cochlea, compares different coupling methods and reports on the experience in different countries. Also experience with Revision Surgeries, and strategies how to avoid complications are discussed.