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J Neurol Surg B Skull Base
; 80(2): 139-148, 2019 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30931221
ABSTRACT
Bone conduction implants transfer sound to the inner ear through direct vibration of the skull. In patients with skull base tumors and infections, these devices can bypass a dysfunctional ear canal and/or middle ear. Though not all skull base surgery patients opt for bone conduction hearing rehabilitation, a variety of these devices have been developed and marketed over time. This article reviews the evolution and existing state of bone conduction technology.