Abstract
Objective: 1) Evaluate results of the implant Vibrant Soundbridge vs BAHA in conductive or mixed deafness. 2) Compare audiological and satisfaction outcomes.
Method: Retrospective study of 50 patients with mixed or conductive deafness. Twenty-five patients using VSB, 25 using BAHA.
Results: With VSB 46% were men, and the age at implantation was 39 years (SD, 15 years). A total 96% of cases FMT were placed on the round window. Mean postoperative pure tone average without VSB was 69 (±17) dB HL and with VSB in free-field condition 33 (±17) dB HL. Mean hearing gain was 34 (±17) dB HL. When comparing with the BAHA users’ group, the hearing gain was 38 (±14), and there were no statistical differences, P = .37.
Conclusion: VSB is an efficient alternative for patients with conductive-mixed hearing losses, comparable to bone anchored hearing device. The use of the FMT on the round window has demonstrated to be effective in well-selected cases.
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