Hostname: page-component-6766d58669-kn6lq Total loading time: 0 Render date: 2026-05-18T22:13:39.543Z Has data issue: false hasContentIssue false
  • English
  • Français

Bone conducting hearing devices for chronic suppurative otitis media – which device should we should?

Presenting Author: James Tysome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2016

James Tysome
James Tysome*
Affiliation:
Cambridge University Hospitals
Rights & Permissions [Opens in a new window]

Abstract

An abstract is not available for this content. As you have access to this content, full HTML content is provided on this page. A PDF of this content is also available in through the ‘Save PDF’ action button.

Learning Objectives: To understand the factors influencing choice of BCHD in the context of a conductive or mixed hearing loss found in patients with CSOM.

Introduction: Bone conduction hearing devices (BSCD) are well established for use in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). The rationale for using BCHD over conventional hearing aids when surgical reconstruction is not effective will be discussed, the factors important in choosing between them discussed and the options available introduced. The remaining speakers in this session will describe these in detail.

Methods: Structured review of options for BCHD in CSOM including maximum power output (MPO) and feasibility.

Results: The MPD of BCHD varies and should be taken into account when choosing a device to use in patients with CSOM.

Conclusions: All BCHD are suitable for use in patients with CSOM that cannot otherwise be improved by middle ear surgery, although the device choice depends on the degree of conductive or mixed hearing loss, MPO as well as feasibility, availability and patient choice.