Prevention and treatment of skin complications following BAHA implantation / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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(12): 798-801, 2013.
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em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss the skin complications of 16 cases received bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implantations, and the clinical experience for prevention and treatment skin complications following BAHA.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Retrospective review 16 patients who received BAHA implantation from December 2010 to March 2013, and summarize the complications and treatment.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Four patients (1/4) suffered from skin complications. According to Holgers classification, two patients (1/8) had a Holgers Grade 1-2 skin reaction and cured by local application of antibiotics. Two patients (1/8) experienced Holgers Grade 3 skin reaction received revision surgeries for excessive soft tissue growth. One patient replaced the BAHA abutment with a longer 9.0mm one.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Infection and skin overgrowth around the abutment was the common complications of BAHA implantation. Standardize the peri-operative managements, and clean the skin regularly would prevent the skin complication. Additional surgical intervention should be applied timely in the cases of severe complications.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Dermatopatias
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Auxiliares de Audição
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Criança
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2013
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